seizure
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The Fourth Amendment prohibits unreasonable search and seizure by the government.
From Salon • Apr. 23, 2026
Panama's foreign ministry confirmed the seizure of the MSC Francesca, calling it a "serious attack on maritime security" and an "unnecessary escalation".
From Barron's • Apr. 23, 2026
Navy said last week that ships sanctioned by the U.S. would be subject to boarding, search and seizure.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 20, 2026
In 1971, the Supreme Court began to patch this hole in a case called Bivens, approving monetary damages against federal agents who violated the Fourth Amendment’s guarantee against unreasonable search and seizure.
From Slate • Apr. 15, 2026
What am I going to do if she has a seizure?
From "The Sky at Our Feet" by Nadia Hashimi
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The Bill of Rights
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