Mapp v. Ohio · ¶13

“the Fourth Amendment... put the courts of the United States and Federal officials, in the exercise of their power and authority, under limitations and restraints [and]... forever secure [d] the people, their persons, houses, papers and effects against all unreasonable searches and seizures under the guise of law... and the duty of giving to it force and effect is obligatory upon all entrusted under our Federal system with the enforcement of the laws.” At pp. 391-392.

U. S. Reports, bound volume
U. S. Reports, volume 367, at 643 (Library of Congress) · transcription: Caselaw Access Project
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