The following activities may implicate the Fourth Amendment:
* Any "search" or "seizure" conducted by government officials, whether state or federal.
* Any questioning by government officials, if the person being questioned is not free to leave.
* Any stop or detention of a person by government officials, if the stop or detention is not based on probable cause or another valid justification.
* Any installation of GPS tracking devices on a vehicle or other property, by government officials, without a warrant
* Any collection or use of cellphone data by government officials, without a warrant.
* Any surveillance of a person's home or other private property by government officials, without a warrant.
Remedies for Fourth Amendment Violations
If you believe your Fourth Amendment rights have been violated, you may have the following remedies available to you:
* You may file a motion to suppress any evidence that was obtained in violation of the Fourth Amendment. If the court grants your motion, the evidence will not be allowed to be used against you in a criminal trial.
* You may file a civil lawsuit for damages against the government officials who violated your Fourth Amendment rights.
It is important to consult with an attorney as soon as possible if you believe your Fourth Amendment rights have been violated. The sooner you take action, the better your chances of protecting your rights.