The Fourth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution states that the right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated. It requires that no warrants shall be issued except upon probable cause, supported by oath or affirmation, and that warrants must particularly describe the place to be searched and the persons or things to be seized
. In essence, it protects individuals from arbitrary government intrusions and ensures that searches and seizures are reasonable and legally justified. Warrants must be specific and based on probable cause, preventing general or exploratory searches. The amendment is a fundamental safeguard of privacy and personal security against unreasonable government actions
