Prepare a 4–6 paragraph response to the following questions:

· What role does the concept of exclusionary rule play in our criminal justice system?

· To what extent might one argue that the exclusionary rule has gone too far in protecting civil liberties at the expense of fighting crime? 

Further Guidelines

· The provision contained in the Bill of Rights should be discussed as well as how it relates to criminal proceedings.

· Incorporate in your discussion some of the shifts in the U.S. Supreme Court's position relating to the application of the exclusionary rule in more recent cases.

· Be sure to reference all sources using APA style.