Fourth Amendment? More Like Fourth Option for US Surveillance
The Intercept's "What Fourth Amendment?" episode rightly points out how government agencies bypass warrants by simply purchasing our data. This isn't a new loophole; it's a feature. Remember the FISA 702 program, which allows warrantless surveillance of Americans' communications under the guise of foreign intelligence? Many of the same lawmakers railing against 'Big Tech' today actively voted to
reauthorize or expand these powers. While civil liberties groups fight for our privacy, Congress consistently prioritizes a bloated security state. This isn’t accidental; it’s a policy choice. We're told to fear foreign adversaries while our own government acts as its own worst snooper. After all, if they can monitor citizens so easily, how can they feign surprise when foreign governments do the
same? (Asking for a friend, obviously.)