Wednesday, July 9, 2008

Gutting the 4th Amendment


Bill # HR 6304, also known as the FISA Bill, passed in the Senate today by a vote of 69-28.  The fourth amendment, which was set to protect Americans from government searches without a warrant, has essentially been shredded.  Under this new amendment, if the Attorney General finds "reasonable" cause to search an American citizen, he can authorize it without the approval of a judge.  That means the power is concentrated in the Executive Branch, folks.  We are officially no longer a democracy.

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