The government is required to meet a higher probable cause standard than that used in ordinary criminal investigations.

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The standard of probable cause for government actions, including searches and seizures, is consistent across both ordinary criminal investigations and other government-required probable cause assessments. The requirement does not vary in degree but applies uniformly to protect individuals' Fourth Amendment rights against unreasonable searches and seizures.

The Government Is Required to Meet a Higher Probable Cause