My question involves civil rights in the State of: Illinois
As a former high school athlete, I understand that the basic terms of the 4th Amendment are sometimes subject to changing on school grounds and at school events. However, if anyone has any knowledge that would help my case (to be described below) it would be greatly appreciated.
A younger family friend of mine recently attended an athletic camp with his school's team. The team stayed in a hotel, and the room arrangements were decided by two coaches. The young man was in possession of a very small amount of alcohol in a mouthwash container. Several nights into the trip, the aforementioned coaches searched all the hotel rooms and found the container of alcohol under the bed in his room. He was instantaneously dismissed from the team.
He is attempting to appeal to the principal of his school under the process outlined by the school's athletic code of conduct. His main reason for the appeal is that he believes the search was performed without acknowledgment of his 4th Amendment rights. In addition, his dismissal was not accompanied by the sequence of meetings also outlined by the athletic code. In building an argument to present to his principal, what should he keep in mind? Can anyone provide any insight on Illinois scholastic search laws? He isn't going to bring this to a court, but having a legitimate legal argument could help his cause in his attempt to have his dismissal reversed due to improper procedure. He's a very smart kid and I'm hoping to help him regain his place on the team, as it means a lot to him, this being his senior year.
Also - While advice is appreciated, comments on the obvious illegality of possession of alcohol are not. It is obvious that he made a mistake, but this thread is about helping him.
Thank You!

