The Fourth Amendment and Government Surveillance in the US

The Fourth Amendment of the US Constitution protects individuals from unreasonable searches and seizures by requiring warrants based on probable cause and a specific description of the place to be searched or the items to be seized. It ensures a balance between national security and individual rights, overseeing government actions and preventing potential abuse of power. Violating the Fourth Amendment with mass surveillance without warrants would go against the Constitution's principles, as seen in the FBI's mass monitoring of chat messages without individual warrants, which raises concerns about potential violations of constitutional rights.