Amendment Quote by Sandra Day O'Connor
“Statutes authorizing unreasonable searches were the core concern of the framers of the 4th Amendment.”
About This Quote
Source Court Opinion: United States Supreme Court, 1975 (United States v. Jones)
The framers feared unreasonable searches, shaping the Fourth Amendment’s protection against invasive government actions.
In simple terms: Protecting privacy from government overreach.
Key Takeaway
Guard personal freedoms against unlawful searches.
Themes
law
privacy
government
rights
Mood
reflective
serious
Type
legal
historical
When to use this quote
- law enforcement
- court rulings
- public policy
- citizen awareness
Key Concepts
constitutional intent
civil liberties
legal precedent
Questions to Reflect On
- How should courts balance safety and privacy?
- What modern threats test the Fourth Amendment?
A Different Perspective
Balancing security needs with privacy rights is complex.
