History and Scope of the Amendment. History. 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. The Fourth Amendment protects us from unreasonable search and seizures of our person, our house, our papers, and our effects. The Fourth Amendment and Inventory Searches. As a result, Fourth Amendment doctrine does not regulate a government purchase of sensitive geolocation data. In this session, students will examine the historical context and the drafting of the Fourth Amendment. What Does the Fourth Amendment Protect? In this session, students will examine the historical context and the drafting of the Fourth Amendment. However, the constitution remains a living document and Ohio voters will likely decide further amendments in the future.