The Fourth Amendment versus Dudes in Suits: Why the Government is Always Messing with our Right to Privacy

In this episode we look at the long and winding history of the Fourth Amendment, why the Federalists were against a Bill of Rights, and how the Fourth Amendment has been interpreted differently over time. Ever wonder what the Patriot Act did to civil liberties or whether the Fourth Amendment covers you in your car (sort of!), then let's go. 

00:00:33 Intro to the Bill of Rights and Due Process

00:01:24 What the Fourth Amendment Says

00:02:54 Why the Federalists Opposed a Bill of Rights

00:05:10 Check out UW Madison Center for the Study of  the American Constitution 

00:06:21 The Supreme Court and limits on the Fourth Amendment and the Castle Doctrine

00:06:59 Key Fourth Amendment Cases

00:07:22 Olmstead v US, wire tapping, Nardone v US, and fruit of the poison tree

00:0810 Katz v US and Carpenter: What/Who is Covered in Privacy? 

00:10:07 What about warrants and public? Thornton v Caldor and land rights 

00:11:37 Probably Cause, Warrants, Terry Stops (Terry v Ohio), and Mapp v Ohio 

00:12:54 Details of Mapp v Ohio and Selective Incorporation 

00:14:10 Terry Stops and the early “stop and frisk” questions

00:14:54 The Patriot Act and erosion of civil liberties 

00:18:43 Conclusion 

00:19:19 Thanks!