This legislation seeks to safeguard civil liberties by prohibiting law enforcement and intelligence agencies from circumventing Constitutional protections to obtain personal data from third-party brokers. It specifies that agencies cannot purchase or receive subscriber records, communication contents, location data, or illegally obtained information in exchange for payment or other consideration. This closes a loophole exploited to bypass warrant requirements and conduct unchecked surveillance. The bill also establishes exclusive legal avenues for foreign intelligence gathering within the U.S. involving Americans' communications and location data. It mandates court orders meeting the same stringent standards required for providers to disclose customer records. These measures prevent warrantless, extrajudicial access to sensitive information and align intelligence activities with Fourth Amendment principles. By codifying these protections, the Act upholds constitutional rights against unreasonable searches and seizures in the digital age. It reaffirms due process while enabling legitimate investigations. I urge your support to protect privacy rights and maintain checks on government data collection powers.
First sent on November 23, 2024 by Nobody is above the law
