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The 4th Amendment: Search and Seizure

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James Otis and Defending Liberties

This chapter explores the historical context of search and seizure laws, focusing on James Otis's opposition to general search warrants and his defense of merchants against intrusive searches. Guests Sarah Seo and Paul Butler provide insight into the creation of the Fourth Amendment in response to concerns about privacy invasion by the government.

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