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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?
6th Amendment
9th Amendment
4th Amendment
1st Amendment
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4th Amendment.
It protects against unreasonable searches and seizures — including government seizure and prolonged retention of personal property (phones, cameras) without probable cause or proper warrant/justification.
It protects against unreasonable searches and seizures — including government seizure and prolonged retention of personal property (phones, cameras) without probable cause or proper warrant/justification.
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