
Right to Privacy: Mapp v Ohio
Civics 101
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The Fourth Amendment and the Exclusionary Rule
This chapter explores the constitutional implications of the Fourth Amendment and the exclusionary rule through the story of Dollry Mapp's unlawful police search. It traces the historical evolution of privacy rights, highlighting significant cases such as Weeks v. United States and Mapp v. Ohio, which shaped the legal landscape of evidence obtained without warrants. The discussion underscores the importance of adhering to constitutional protections to safeguard individual rights against government intrusion.
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