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Angus King: “The Fourth Amendment of the United States Constitution is…”

Featuring: Angus King, Independent | U.S. Senate Maine

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Senator Angus King and Portland Mayor Mark Dion address ICE activity in Maine

Published | Video Starts at 12:03

It's the first time, in my experience, a memo is held to overcome the United States Constitution. The Fourth Amendment of the United States Constitution is very clear that the people shall be secure in their papers and houses. And it can only be violated with a judicial warrant under certain very specific circumstances. And it's very important that the Fourth Amendment uses the word people. (12:03–12:11)

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Asserts the Fourth Amendment protects people’s security in their homes and papers.

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