Arguments Against Student Searches

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Having student searches is against the fourth amendment. What makes it even more irritating is that it’s legal. According to the law made in 1980, it takes away your fourth amendment in school if there is probable cause. Trust is also a big thing, if teachers trust their students, they can make it more free and interesting. When students trust their teachers they are more dedicated to learning. But when student searches are present students can’t trust faculty anymore. Additionally, people for student searches believe that it reduces illegal substances brought to school. People against student searches think it breaks trust. Student searches aren’t necessary to promote student safety. Student searches are a violation of the fourth amendment. The fourth amendment clearly states that, “The right of the people to secure...against unreasonable searches and seizures”(Hart 610). This matters because you cannot rightfully search a student without a warrant or that goes against your amendments. If nothing is found in the locker searched upon, a costly lawsuit could unfold on the school. …show more content…

The Universal Declaration of Human Rights states, “No one shall be subjected to arbitrary interference of privacy”(UDHR). This matters because, if a student search takes place without proper notice it is also against your human rights. Jason P. Nance says locker and student searches send the wrong message. It sends that they are untrustworthy. Jason also explains that making an attempt to build more of a community is what will make your school the safest building more trust in one another. Misplaced focus on higher security precautions might lead to prison mentalities and result in more in-school violence and crime. This matters because it’s another example of why higher precautions doesn’t mean a safer

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