The Fourth Amendment requires that probable cause be established before a warrant is provided.

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The Fourth Amendment of the United States Constitution states that "no warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported by Oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place to be searched, and the persons or things to be seized." Therefore, probable cause must be established before a warrant can be provided.

The Fourth Amendment Requires That Probable Cause Be Established Before