While Alex is at school, police officers broke into his home and took his * 1 point computer. They did not have a warrant and there was no reason to believe that Alex had broken any laws. Alex was not avoiding the police or planning to move away from his home. Which right did the police officers violate? The right against unreasonable searches and seizures in the Fourth Amendment The right to due process of law in the Fourteenth Amendment The right to assistance of legal counsel in the Sixth Amendment The right to equal protection of the laws in the Fourteenth Amendment

The correct answer is: **The right against unreasonable searches and seizures in the Fourth Amendment** **Explanation:** The Fourth Amendment protects individuals from unreasonable searches and seizures by the government. In this scenario, the police officers entered Alex's home and took his computer without a warrant and without any probable cause or reasonable suspicion that Alex had committed a crime. This action constitutes an unreasonable search and seizure, thereby violating Alex's Fourth Amendment rights. **Incorrect Options:** - **Due Process (Fourteenth Amendment):** This pertains to fair treatment through the normal judicial system, especially as a citizen's entitlement. It doesn't directly address unlawful searches. - **Assistance of Legal Counsel (Sixth Amendment):** This ensures the right to a lawyer during criminal prosecutions but isn't related to unlawful searches. - **Equal Protection (Fourteenth Amendment):** This ensures individuals are treated equally under the law, preventing discrimination, but isn't related to the specifics of unlawful searches. **Answer:** The right against unreasonable searches and seizures in the Fourth Amendment