Tim told police that Paul is a video game thief. Police search Paul’s home without a warrant.
Fourth Amendment - Protection against unreasonable searches and seizures.
Michael was at home with his dad when police arrested his dad for having a rifle in his house even though he had a permit and a license for the gun.
Second Amendment - Right to keep and bear arms.
Since Gary was always late to history class, his teacher duct-taped him to a chair for a week straight without food or water.
Eighth Amendment - Protection against cruel and unusual punishment.
When James was arrested for driving 5 miles over the speed limit on his way to school, the judge set his bail at $100,000.
Violation: Eighth Amendment - Protection against excessive bail.
Arrested for stealing cookies from the cafeteria, Julia sat in jail for three years before her trial.
Sixth Amendment - Right to a speedy trial.
After Emily was found not guilty of stealing a cell phone, the following week she was put on trial for the same crime.
Violation: Fifth Amendment - Protection against double jeopardy.
Chelsea signed a petition for her school to allow students to do absolutely no work and talk with their friends all day. She was suspended for her actions.
First Amendment - Right to petition the government.
Anthony’s teacher forced his class to pray to a head of lettuce each morning.
First Amendment - Freedom of religion.
Since Rose’s mom is such a good cook, the federal government decided to make her take in federal soldiers while they waited to be reassigned to Alaska.
Third Amendment - Protection against quartering of soldiers in private homes without consent.
Danielle was arrested for speaking about the dangers of climate change at a local park.
First Amendment - Freedom of speech.