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6 results for “Fourth Amendment”
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Constitution · U.S. Constitution
Amendment IV: Searches and Seizures
The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no Warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported by Oath or affirmation,…
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Constitution Index grade · Constitution grade F (Direct violation) · Oct 09, 2026
S. 4465: A bill to amend the FISA Amendments Act of 2008 to extend the authorities of title VII of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978, and for other purposes.
…warrantless backdoor searches of Americans' communications, violating the Fourth Amendment's protection against unreasonable searches and seizures. While foreign intelligence gathering falls within federal authority, the inclusion of U.S.…
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Constitution Index grade · Constitution grade D (Likely unconstitutional) · Oct 08, 2026
S. 1318: Fallen Servicemembers Religious Heritage Restoration Act
…queries continues warrantless search of private communications, violating the Fourth Amendment and individual sovereignty despite new audits and penalties. Regulation of foreign intelligence collection tied to foreign persons abroad falls…
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Constitution Index grade · Constitution grade A (Constitutional) · Oct 08, 2026
S. 1071: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026
…searches, seizures, or surveillance programs that would implicate the Fourth Amendment. No provision described takes property, compels self-incrimination, or limits trial rights under the Fifth, Sixth, Seventh, or Eighth Amendments.…
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Constitution Index grade · Constitution grade A (Constitutional) · Oct 11, 2026
H.R. 7436: Department of Homeland Security Intelligence and Analysis Training Act
…an existing federal agency. The bill does not infringe on any of the first ten amendments. In fact, it mandates training on federal privacy rights, civil rights, and civil liberties, which supports the protection of these rights. It does…
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Constitution Index grade · Constitution grade A (Constitutional) · Oct 10, 2026
H.R. 1228: Prioritizing Veterans’ Survivors Act
…is purely administrative and does not implicate any provision of the first ten amendments. The bill does not restrict any individual's person, property, speech, labor, or belief. It only changes the internal reporting structure of a…