Marijuana was discovered in the glove compartment. Searches and Seizures Pursuant to Warrant.The Fourth Amendment to the United States Constitution prohibits the federal government from conducting "unreasonable searches and seizures. The right of the people to be secure in their persons houses papers and effects against unreasonable searches and seizures shall not be violated. The Court ultimately felt that any conduct that does not violate the Fourth Amendment is lawful and does not create the exigent circumstance. ABDELFATAH: In the decades after Terry, the court kept ruling on Fourth Amendment cases. In some instances, it limited police power. But in the face of Prohibition, courts began to narrowly read the Fourth Amendment to give federal agents broader authority to search for illegal alcohol. Complete the questions in the following quiz to test your knowledge. â—‹ Test Your Knowledge: The Fourth Amendment.