25 Years After 9/11: Security Experts Call for End to Mass Surveillance

Security expert Bruce Schneier and former EFF executive director Cindy Cohn argue that the U.S. surveillance apparatus has shifted from targeting terrorists to mass data collection. They highlight that federal agencies now bypass legal warrants by purchasing personal data from brokers, a practice that has permeated local law enforcement. The authors advocate for restoring Fourth Amendment protections, requiring warrants for all large-scale data access, and supporting the Fourth Amendment is Not for Sale Act. They also note that recent Supreme Court rulings, such as Chatrie v. United States, indicate a potential shift in the third-party doctrine regarding digital privacy.