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Fourth Amendment protection for noncitizens

The Fourth Amendment's protection against unreasonable searches and seizures applies to noncitizens in the United States, but with limited remedies in deportation proceedings

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Jan 15, 2026
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How does the Fourth Amendment protect non-citizens against unreasonable searches and seizures at the border?

The Fourth Amendment protects non-citizens from unreasonable searches and seizures, but the scope of that protection narrows at and near the international border because courts recognize a longstandin...

Jan 10, 2026

Has the Supreme Court addressed probable cause in immigration detentions?

The Supreme Court has repeatedly weighed in on how the Fourth Amendment applies to immigration enforcement, recognizing that searches and seizures in the immigration context are subject to constitutio...