Asked by riq
During the protests in Washington, D.C., following demonstrations in 2020, several people were briefly detained, released without charges, yet their cell phones, cameras, and other personal property were held by the Metropolitan Police Department of the District of Columbia for months or even a year. Which constitutional amendment applies to this situation?
1st Amendment
4th Amendment
9th Amendment
6th Amendment
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4th Amendment.
The situation involves seizure and retention of personal property (phones, cameras) by police. The Fourth Amendment protects against unreasonable searches and seizures and generally requires probable cause and/or a warrant and timely return or judicial process for holding property.
The situation involves seizure and retention of personal property (phones, cameras) by police. The Fourth Amendment protects against unreasonable searches and seizures and generally requires probable cause and/or a warrant and timely return or judicial process for holding property.
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