The person, houses, papers, possessions, electronic data, and electronic communications of every person shall be secure from unreasonable searches and seizures. The 4th Amendment prohibits unreasonable searches and seizures.The Fourth Amendment prohibits the U.S. government from engaging in unreasonable searches and seizures. The Fourth Amendment and Michigan Constitution protect against unreasonable searches and seizures. US Const, Am IV; Const 1963, art 1, § 11. The Fourth Amendment, however, is not a guarantee against all searches and seizures, but only those that are deemed unreasonable under the law. Have you been illegally searched or has your property been seized? Call Detroit search and seizure attorney Maurice Davis for free consult: (313) 818-3238. Fourth Amendment Explained. The Fourth Amendment is not a guarantee against all searches and seizures.