Question

The quote below comes from the Supreme Court ruling in Mapp v. Ohio (1961):
We hold that all evidence obtained by searches and seizures in violation of the Constitution is, by that same authority, inadmissible in a state court.

Source: http://www.law.cornell.edu/supct/html/historics/USSC_CR_0367_0643_ZO.html

Why did the Court make this ruling?

a. to ensure that criminal defendants were given a speedy trial
b. to provide protection for the rights of every citizen
c. to increase the power of the federal government over the states
d. to allow all citizens to make choices wi

Answer 1

B

Answer 2

how did you get b?

Answer 3

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