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Al Franken: “This is the Fourth Amendment. The right of the people to be secure in their persons houses, papers and effect against…”

On the recordSeptember 22, 2009
This is the Fourth Amendment. The right of the people to be secure in their persons houses, papers and effect against unreasonable searches and seizures should not be violated and no warrants shall issue but upon probable cause supported by oath or affirmation and particularly describing the place to be searched and the persons or things to be seized.
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Al Franken
Democratic · Minnesota

Editor's note · Context

Franken emphasizes the importance of the Fourth Amendment regarding privacy rights.

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