Panel One:The History of Surveillance and The Fourth Amendment
Start Date
26-1-2018 2:00 PM
End Date
26-1-2018 2:50 PM
Description
The first panel discussed how law enforcement’s surveillance capabilities have changed from the Patriot Act to Modern Day. Beginning with the modern applicability of Smith v. Maryland to current FISA court decision, panelists were asked questions relating to the legality of the Patriot Act and the increased authority under FISA. Panelists also discussed the value of the growth of the “surveillance state” since the Patriot Act, the benefits arising from improved surveillance techniques, and the potential pitfalls and legal consequences that arose following the Snowden Leaks.
Panel One:The History of Surveillance and The Fourth Amendment
The first panel discussed how law enforcement’s surveillance capabilities have changed from the Patriot Act to Modern Day. Beginning with the modern applicability of Smith v. Maryland to current FISA court decision, panelists were asked questions relating to the legality of the Patriot Act and the increased authority under FISA. Panelists also discussed the value of the growth of the “surveillance state” since the Patriot Act, the benefits arising from improved surveillance techniques, and the potential pitfalls and legal consequences that arose following the Snowden Leaks.
