RENEE MCDONALD HUTCHINS

Unfortunately there has been a history in America of some overzealous police officers and prosecutors who have gone after particular people for reasons of prejudice, politics, self aggrandisement, or honest but erroneous belief of guilt. The 4th Amendment has acted as wall in many cases, but unfortunately it is a wall that can be scaled by over zealous officials who will falsify their applications for warrants. Though not a total barrier to abuse, the 4th Amendment has been one of the major reasons that Amercans enjoy greater freedom that exists in other countries.

Unfortunately there has been a history in America of some overzealous police officers and prosecutors who have gone after particular people for reasons of prejudice, politics, self aggrandisement, or honest but erroneous belief of guilt. The 4th Amendment has acted as wall in many cases, but unfortunately it is a wall that can be scaled by over zealous officials who will falsify their applications for warrants. Though not a total barrier to abuse, the 4th Amendment has been one of the major reasons that Amercans enjoy greater freedom that exists in other countries.