The exclusionary rule is designed to protect our Fourth Amendment rights. This rule says that evidence gathered in a wrong way cannot be used in court. But the rule has some big problems:
Loopholes: Police can sometimes find ways around the rule, like using the "good faith exception." This makes the rule less effective.
Inconsistencies: Different courts might look at violations in different ways. This can lead to unfair outcomes.
Public Perception: Many people don’t really understand the rule, which leads them to think it helps criminals avoid justice.
To make these protections stronger, we need to teach people more about the exclusionary rule. Also, pushing for stricter rules on how evidence is collected could help make sure Fourth Amendment rights are more consistently protected.
The exclusionary rule is designed to protect our Fourth Amendment rights. This rule says that evidence gathered in a wrong way cannot be used in court. But the rule has some big problems:
Loopholes: Police can sometimes find ways around the rule, like using the "good faith exception." This makes the rule less effective.
Inconsistencies: Different courts might look at violations in different ways. This can lead to unfair outcomes.
Public Perception: Many people don’t really understand the rule, which leads them to think it helps criminals avoid justice.
To make these protections stronger, we need to teach people more about the exclusionary rule. Also, pushing for stricter rules on how evidence is collected could help make sure Fourth Amendment rights are more consistently protected.