Overview
Constitutional challenges in surveillance highlight the tension between national security and individual privacy rights. The Fourth Amendment serves as a critical safeguard against unreasonable government intrusion, but evolving technologies complicate its application. Landmark court cases have shap...
Key Terms
Example: CCTV cameras in public places are a form of surveillance.
Example: Police need a warrant to search your home under the Fourth Amendment.
Example: The right to keep personal communications private.
Example: Roe v. Wade set a precedent for privacy in reproductive rights.
Example: Companies must comply with data privacy laws to protect user information.
Example: A judge issues a warrant based on probable cause.
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Key Concepts
Fourth AmendmentPrivacy RightsGovernment SurveillanceLegal Precedents