The Fourth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution prohibits "unreasonable" searches and seizures. The 4th Amendment to the United States Constitution plays a crucial role in protecting individuals from unreasonable searches and seizures.Amendment Four to the Constitution was ratified on December 15, 1791. It protects the American people from unreasonable searches and seizures. Roots in the Constitution,'' at least ''in some circumstances,'' the Court seemed to in- dicate. Voters in Orange County, Florida, face important choices in the Nov. This became more widespread as the Democratic Party regained control of most levels of government in the South in the decades after Reconstruction. Amendments effected since the Constitution was enacted in 1937 up to the time of printing of this edition (January 2020) are listed below. Green Cove Springs, FL 32043. These protections are grounded in state law and the Fourth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.