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.Is condemned in the Fifth Amendment; and compelling a man in a criminal case to be a witness against himself, which is condemned in the Fifth Amendment,. The Fourth Amendment describes a fair process for searches and seizures. A judge will not issue a warrant if he or she does not believe there is probable cause. In this session, students will examine the historical context and the drafting of the Fourth Amendment. The 4 th Amendment to the US Constitution guarantees freedom from unreasonable search and seizure. The Fourth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution protects 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.