Officials who violate the Fourth Amendment by conducting an illegal search can still receive qualified immunity for their actions.

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This is unfortunately true. The qualified immunity doctrine offers broad protection for government officials, including police officers, who violate citizens' constitutional rights. To successfully challenge a violation of the Fourth Amendment in court, a plaintiff must show not only that their rights were violated, but also that those rights were clearly established at the time of the violation. This can be an incredibly difficult burden to overcome, and many cases are dismissed due to qualified immunity.

Officials Who Violate the Fourth Amendment by Conducting an Illegal