Ep. 104: A Federal Judge Ruled the FBI’s Warrantless Searches Unconstitutional. Nothing Changed.
JAN 15, 202617 MIN
Ep. 104: A Federal Judge Ruled the FBI’s Warrantless Searches Unconstitutional. Nothing Changed.
JAN 15, 202617 MIN
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<p><a target="_blank" href="https://reasonabledoubts.substack.com/subscribe?source=publication-embed&autoSubmit=true&email=daren.wiseley%40gmail.com"><strong>Subscribe</strong></a></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://buymeacoffee.com/reasonabledoubts"><strong>Buy me a coffee</strong></a></p><p>🚨 A federal judge ruled the FBI's warrantless searches of Americans under FISA Section 702 violated the Fourth Amendment. The government's response? Ignore it and prepare to renew the program anyway.</p><p>Section 702 sunsets on April 20, 2026—in less than 90 days. Congress is already staging the renewal debate. And despite a court ruling that these backdoor searches are unconstitutional, the FBI, DOJ, and intel establishment are pushing to expand surveillance, not end it.</p><p>In this episode, I break down the Hasbajrami case, where Judge LaShawn Darcy Hall called Section 702 searches a "dragnet" and a "general warrant"—the exact tyranny the Fourth Amendment was written to prevent. I show you the 2024 RISAA amendment that made surveillance worse, the Stasi-like provision that could turn your landlord or coffee shop owner into a government spy node, and why the establishment from both parties is united in crushing your civil liberties.</p><p>⚖️ THE ONE QUESTION THAT MATTERS: Warrant—yes or no?</p><p>If the FBI wants to search Americans' communications in the 702 database, they should get a probable cause warrant. Anything else is permission. And permission is not how rights work.</p><p>📌 WHAT YOU'LL LEARN:</p><p>• Why FISA 702 is a Fourth Amendment trap</p><p>• The Hasbajrami court ruling explained</p><p>• How the 2024 amendment expanded surveillance</p><p>• Who's pushing renewal vs. who's fighting for warrants</p><p>• What you can do before the April 2026 deadline</p><p></p><p>🔗 TAKE ACTION:</p><p>📧 Join the Substack for deep-dive analysis:</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://reasonabledoubts.substack.com/">https://reasonabledoubts.substack.com/</a></p><p>📞 Call your representative: Demand a warrant requirement for Section 702</p><p></p><p>⚡ If you believe the Fourth Amendment isn't a suggestion, subscribe now. We're covering every phase of this fight as Congress votes.</p><p>#FISA702 #FourthAmendment #FBI #CivilLiberties #Surveillance #ReasonableDoubts #ReasonableDoubts</p><p></p><p><em>Nothing in this content constitutes legal, professional, or investment advice. Listeners and readers are responsible for their own decisions and should consult with a qualified expert regarding any subject matter discussed.</em></p> <br/><br/>Get full access to Reasonable Doubts at <a href="https://reasonabledoubts.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4">reasonabledoubts.substack.com/subscribe</a>