# The Government Should Not Be Snooping on Americans

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Podcast: [Rand Radio](https://stenobird.com/podcast/rand-radio-7193419)
Published: 2025-11-10T11:01:00+00:00
Episode link: https://www.randpaulreview.com/p/the-government-should-not-be-snooping
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Senator Rand Paul is unequivocally right . The government shouldn’t be spying on Americans. It’s an abuse of power that’s protected by our Constitutional rights. Privacy is outlined clearly for Americans. It is protected by the Fourth Amendment. From the FBI to the Patriot Act, we’ve had enough. The 4th Amendment specifically states that we have. . .”The right to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no Warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause...”. This amendment is a foundational quote for privacy, as it establishes a right against unwarranted government intrusion, even though most of it is talking about warrants and snooping on us in our homes. Yet, the government often ignores the 4th amendment. They claim national security to abuse it. They say it’s for our safety. But at what cost? Senator Paul spoke up for Americans on “The Benny Show.” How FISA is Misused The government has broad surveillance powers. They use tools like the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA). FISA allows them to collect data. They can spy on communications. This includes emails, phone calls, and more. But here’s the problem. They often target Americans. They do this without warrants. This violates the Fourth Amendment. It’s not hard to see, and people like Edward Snowden made it abundantly clear that we’re being spied on with programs like PRISM. Our own National Security Agency (NSA) paid millions of taxpayer dollars to make sure a private company could spy on Americans without impunity. And Paul points out another key issue. The FISA database is huge. It’s filled with information. Law enforcement can access it easily. They don’t need probable cause. They just need a hunch. This is beyond da…

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