1. Protection of Privacy as a Fundamental Right

• We believe in the inherent right of individuals to secure their persons, houses, papers, and effects from unwarranted intrusion.
• Our platform seeks to reassert the primacy of the Fourth Amendment in all search and seizure matters, affirming that privacy is a cornerstone of freedom.

2. Strict Limits on Government Surveillance

• Surveillance practices should be strictly limited and targeted, applied only where there is clear, documented evidence of probable cause.
• All surveillance activities by the government must be transparent, accountable, and compliant with constitutional standards.
• We advocate for legislation that prevents mass data collection without specific warrants and ensures data collected under lawful investigation is safeguarded from misuse or unnecessary retention.

3. Right to Personal Data Security and Consent

• Individuals have the right to control their personal data, and any government search or seizure of data must be based on a narrowly defined warrant specifying the scope and duration of access.
• Personal data and digital information, including online communications, must have the same protections as physical property, requiring explicit legal justification for any access.

4. Empowering Judicial Oversight and Transparency

• Judicial oversight should be strengthened to ensure that warrants are issued based on clear, credible evidence and are reviewed frequently to prevent abuse.
• The issuance of “blanket warrants” that lack specificity or rely on vague claims must be prohibited. Judicial review should mandate regular accountability reports on the use and justification of warrants.

5. Accountability for Violations of Privacy Rights

• Government agencies and officials who violate privacy rights through unlawful search or seizure must face strict consequences, including civil penalties and the exclusion of unlawfully obtained evidence from legal proceedings.
• We support the establishment of an independent oversight body to investigate and address complaints regarding privacy violations and to ensure accountability in search and seizure practices.

6. Limitations on Technology-Assisted Searches

• Advanced surveillance technologies (such as facial recognition and artificial intelligence) pose significant risks to privacy. We advocate for stringent controls on the use of such technologies, requiring clear legislative approval and oversight.
• All searches assisted by technology should be reviewed to ensure they do not compromise individual rights or infringe upon personal freedoms without appropriate cause.

7. Empowering Citizens with Knowledge of Their Rights

• Every citizen should be educated on their rights against unreasonable search and seizure and provided with resources to defend those rights in the event of a violation.
• We commit to funding and supporting community programs that educate citizens on their constitutional protections and equip them with the knowledge needed to assert their rights confidently.