Being searched without a warrant
The Fourth Amendment protects you from unreasonable searches. You can refuse consent to a search.
This is legal information and a self-help tool, not legal advice. It was not prepared by an attorney. Laws change and every situation is different — talk to a licensed attorney before you act on anything here.
"I do not consent to a search."
Do not physically interfere, but you do not have to help them search.
There are exceptions where police may search without a warrant. Refusing consent preserves your ability to challenge the search later.
Note what was searched, when, and who was present. Tell your lawyer.
Source: General Fourth Amendment guidance.