Last mentioned: Mar 22, 2026
Renewed Editorial Push
Major regional editorials call for final passage to protect constitutional rights in the digital age.
House Passage
The U.S. House of Representatives passes the act as part of a broader surveillance reform package.
Act Introduced
Senators Wyden and Paul first introduce the Fourth Amendment Is Not For Sale Act.
Carpenter v. United States
Supreme Court rules that warrants are needed for cell site location data from providers.
A bipartisan coalition is advocating for the Fourth Amendment Is Not For Sale Act to prevent law enforcement from purchasing personal data without a warrant. This move aims to close a long-standing loophole that allows government agencies to bypass constitutional protections by buying sensitive information from commercial brokers.