Fourth Amendment | Constitution 101

Explore the #FourthAmendment and its protections of privacy throughout history, from Colonial period to modern American. Jeffrey Rosen, president and CEO of the National Constitution Center, tracks the development of privacy #rights looking at key #SupremeCourt cases in the 20th and 21st centuries, as well as how new technology affects the interpretation of the Fourth Amendment.

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[byronwatkins]

At the time the Fourth Amendment was written "papers" were records of business, ideas, and identity. It is quite clear from the context that the intent was and is to keep those records secret from "petty officers" regardless of what medium is used to remember them. As technology increases, we MUST continue to protect our citizens' "papers" from all spiteful "petty officers'" prying eyes.

[fmlogic]

Excellent. Many people, today, use their cell phones to keep information that would have been on paper, not so long ago. Therefore, if you can be secure in your papers, as in the constitution, then you should also be secure with your cell phone.

[MichaelSlattery-shvl]

Always interesting too learn about our laws!

[philhartman]

Well I learned something today. Thanks!

[savedbyGrace]

How about cameras all over- and issuing tickets due to cameras

[Peacemaker-ertl]

The term "Drop a dime" came from old public phones.

Excellent basic explanation of 4th amendment.

[MIKEJAYLIFE]

I appreciate louis Brandise. Sounds like a very reasonable man.

[mdcclxxxix]

Watching for pretrial in this years Mock Trial case!

[arthurfoyt]

The words "It's none of the Governments business" come to mind.

[dwmcever]

The 4th Amendment is perfectly clear on it's own merit and does not required explanation. The government requires a search warrant to inquire into your privacy.

[Corvaire]

Blowing the dust off my typewriter now. ;O)-

[AngelinaHardwick-vp]

How about a paper no trespassing sign in Eugene Oregon

[davidwilkie]

Does this de-legitimise Conscription?
Or conversely, legitimise victims claims for compensation?, as suggested by successful claims against intrusion in private lives against this law?

[shastina]

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[Noone-rtpw]

The Declaration of Independence states all these rights we have to protect us from the government also protects us from other citizens that violate these rights and the government is supposed to protect us from other citizens. Of course this is common sense others may be friends or such as riding together.

[bornfree]

When stopped by police, it violates 4th, 5th and 6th, Amendments, would that be correct, and if so, they would be violating their oath and the Constitution.

[elliottbailey]

@10:14 Brandeis was partially wrong here. The founders were well aware of the concept of "eavesdropping" and the potential harm it could cause. So to use the argument "the founders couldn't have imagined such a thing" is preposterous. The Supreme Court decided correctly in the case against Olmstead. What should have happened (if members of govt intended to align the total privacy concept to the 4th) was to create a new amendment further detailing extended privacy protection. However Brandeis' argument is a little off - the founders never banned eavesdropping or spying.

[denzelramokaleng]

Do Maryland v King fourth amendment protections and DNA collection

[BigP]

Talk about the difference between Maritime Law and Common Law. We know they practice maritime law in the judicial system. We need to bring back Common Law practices in the judicial system.

[jesusraya]

What about if a Peace Officer violáceo my 4th can I Sue?