Some say that the mass collection of U.S. phone records is a gross
invasion of privacy. Others say that it is necessary to keep us safe.
But what does the U.S. Constitution say? "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, and particularly describing the place to be searched, and
the persons or things to be seized.” Is collection of phone records a
“search” or “seizure"? If so, is it “unreasonable”? Does it require a
particularized warrant and probable cause? These are among the most
consequential—and controversial—constitutional questions of our time.
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