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how has the supreme court applied the fourth amendment to public schools? How have they ruled with regard to drug testing in schools? Do you agree with these rulings?

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The Fourth Amendment of the Constitution guarantees the right of everyone “to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures.” ... However, many court cases have allowed schools to conduct searches that would be illegal if students were not involved.

In June 2002, the U.S. Supreme Court broadened the authority of public schools to test students for illegal drugs. The court ruled to allow random drug tests for all middle and high school students participating in competitive extracurricular activities.

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