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Fourth Amendment — overriding function

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From 384 U.S. 757 - Schmerber v. State of California · 1966Most cited · 10,464 citing opinions

The overriding function of the Fourth Amendment is to protect personal privacy and dignity against unwarranted intrusion by the State