Random manual searches of would-be passengers on an airline and his or her belongings for weapons or explosives is

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The Fourth Amendment protects individuals from unreasonable searches and seizures by government officials, but the Supreme Court has held that airport screenings are an exception to this rule, as they are necessary to protect against the threat of terrorism. Therefore, random manual searches of passengers and their belongings at airports are not a violation of the Fourth Amendment.

Random Manual Searches of Would-Be Passengers on an Airline and His