The Fourth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution secures the right of privacy. It p

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The Fourth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution secures the right of privacy. It protects American citizens from unreasonable searches and seizures. Advancements in technology have raised issues regarding this protected right. Explain the reasons for governmental surveillance of electronic communications, and the fear associated with these actions.

should the government be allowed to infringe on one's fourth amendment rights when it involves investigating a terrorist threat or cell? If so/not, explain in detail.

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These are the following reasons regarding the surveillance of electronic communication:
a.   To identify any communication between members of extremist / terrorist groups
b.   Getting sensitive information that is being shared among terrorist people
c.   To prevent any kind of threat to the security of the people
d.   Timely intervention to prevent any wrongdoings by any antisocial people who use electronic communication
e.   To protect the welfare and general interest of the nation
f.   To enforce and implement laws that protect people
It is true that the fourth amendment to the US constitution gives rights to privacy. But, this right is against unreasonable searches. Here, search to nullify the terrorist threat is not unreasonable. Thus, government authorities should be allowed to conduct searches where bigger issues such as terrorist threat are concerned. It is also affirmed by the fourth constitution that search should be conducted in a scenario of probable cause that is supported by oath or affirmation. And, threats of terrorist attack or bomb explosion are the genuine concern that should led the authorities to conduct searches to take care of bigger perspective of welfare.

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