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 Fourth Amendment to the United States Constitution prohibits the federal government from conducting "unreasonable searches and seizures.Fourth Amendment Searches and Seizures ; Amdt4.3 Scope of Protected Rights. Amdt4.3. 1Overview of Unreasonable Searches and Seizures ; Amdt4.4 Probable Cause. These protections are grounded in state law and the Fourth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. The Fourth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution protects people from random and arbitrary stops and searches. States Constitution and Article 1 of the California Constitution. In Los Angeles County and throughout the United States, the Fourth Amendment provides protection against illegal search and seizure. The Bill of Rights is the first 10 Amendments to the Constitution. It spells out Americans' rights in relation to their government.