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EPISODE · Jan 15, 2026 · 17 MIN

Ep. 104: A Federal Judge Ruled the FBI’s Warrantless Searches Unconstitutional. Nothing Changed.

from Reasonable Doubts · host Daren A. Wiseley

SubscribeBuy me a coffee🚨 A federal judge ruled the FBI's warrantless searches of Americans under FISA Section 702 violated the Fourth Amendment. The government's response? Ignore it and prepare to renew the program anyway.Section 702 sunsets on April 20, 2026—in less than 90 days. Congress is already staging the renewal debate. And despite a court ruling that these backdoor searches are unconstitutional, the FBI, DOJ, and intel establishment are pushing to expand surveillance, not end it.In this episode, I break down the Hasbajrami case, where Judge LaShawn Darcy Hall called Section 702 searches a "dragnet" and a "general warrant"—the exact tyranny the Fourth Amendment was written to prevent. I show you the 2024 RISAA amendment that made surveillance worse, the Stasi-like provision that could turn your landlord or coffee shop owner into a government spy node, and why the establishment from both parties is united in crushing your civil liberties.⚖️ THE ONE QUESTION THAT MATTERS: Warrant—yes or no?If the FBI wants to search Americans' communications in the 702 database, they should get a probable cause warrant. Anything else is permission. And permission is not how rights work.📌 WHAT YOU'LL LEARN:• Why FISA 702 is a Fourth Amendment trap• The Hasbajrami court ruling explained• How the 2024 amendment expanded surveillance• Who's pushing renewal vs. who's fighting for warrants• What you can do before the April 2026 deadline🔗 TAKE ACTION:📧 Join the Substack for deep-dive analysis:https://reasonabledoubts.substack.com/📞 Call your representative: Demand a warrant requirement for Section 702⚡ If you believe the Fourth Amendment isn't a suggestion, subscribe now. We're covering every phase of this fight as Congress votes.#FISA702 #FourthAmendment #FBI #CivilLiberties #Surveillance #ReasonableDoubts #ReasonableDoubtsNothing in this content constitutes legal, professional, or investment advice. Listeners and readers are responsible for their own decisions and should consult with a qualified expert regarding any subject matter discussed. Get full access to Reasonable Doubts at reasonabledoubts.substack.com/subscribe

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