Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY) has introduced a bill aiming to ensure adequate Fourth Amendment rights when it comes to electronic communications. “The Fourth Amendment Preservation and Protection Act of 2013” requires specific warrants granted by judges for law enforcement to obtain electronic communications data. “In today’s high-tech world, we must ensure that all forms of communication are protected. Yet government has eroded protecting the Fourth Amendment over the past few decades, especially when applied to electronic communications and third-party providers,” Paul said.
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