Provisions
I.9 proposed for 1870 • No unreasonable seizure or searches.
REJECTED
The Text
The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers and effects against unreasonable seizures and searches, shall not be violated ; and no warrant shall issue without probable cause, supported by oath or affirmation, particularly describing the place to be searched and the persons and things to be seized.
A Few Facts
• Has 53 words
• Was proposed by the Constitutional Convention
• Went to NYS voters as proposed amendment 1 of 1869
If New Yorkers voted to approve this provision, it would have:
• Joined the Constitution in 1870
• Been in Article I:
• Been a new addition
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