Jewel v. NSA (2008)Issue: The Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) brought this case on behalf of Carolyn Jewel and other AT&T customers, challenging the NSA’s mass surveillance programs, which were justified under the PATRIOT Act and other laws. The plaintiffs argued that the bulk collection of internet and telephone data violated their Fourth Amendment rights.
Outcome: The case has been ongoing for years, with some setbacks for the plaintiffs due to state secrets privileges invoked by the government. However, the case has raised significant constitutional questions about the breadth of government surveillance.
Impact: While the case has not yet resulted in a definitive ruling on the constitutionality of the PATRIOT Act, it remains a key legal challenge in the debate over surveillance and privacy.
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