The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated. Fourth (4th) Amendment to the Constitution."The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers and effects, against unreasonable. The Fourth Amendment to the United States Constitution prohibits the federal government from conducting "unreasonable searches and seizures. Fourth (4th) Amendment to the Constitution. The Arizona State Constitution has been updated to include the revised sections from the 55th Legislature, 1st Regular Session. The Fourth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution generally prevents the government from arresting or searching a person without a warrant. The 4 th Amendment to the US Constitution guarantees freedom from unreasonable search and seizure. The Fourth Amendment protects the right to be secure from government's unchecked power to search and seize. Amendment Four to the Constitution was ratified on December 15, 1791.