Constitution Quote by Potter Stewart
“It must always be remembered that what the Constitution forbids is not all searches and seizures, but unreasonable searches and seizures.”
About This Quote
Source Supreme Court Opinion, 1967
The Constitution protects against unreasonable searches, not merely all searches.
In simple terms: Rights guard against unreasonable intrusion.
Demand lawful, reasonable searches.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- law enforcement
- citizen rights
- legal practice
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What defines “unreasonable”?
- How should courts assess reasonableness?
Balancing security and privacy is complex.