# Fourth Amendment Is Not For Sale Act

Type: Technology

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## Timeline

- **2026-03-22**: Renewed Editorial Push — Major regional editorials call for final passage to protect constitutional rights in the digital age.
- **2024-04-17**: House Passage — The U.S. House of Representatives passes the act as part of a broader surveillance reform package.
- **2021-04-21**: Act Introduced — Senators Wyden and Paul first introduce the Fourth Amendment Is Not For Sale Act.
- **2018-06-22**: Carpenter v. United States — Supreme Court rules that warrants are needed for cell site location data from providers.

## Recent coverage (1 stories)

### Bipartisan Push to Close Data Broker Loophole and Protect Privacy Rights
2026-03-22 15:50:54 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 5/10 · Sources: 2

A bipartisan coalition is advocating for the Fourth Amendment Is Not For Sale Act to prevent law enforcement from purchasing personal data without a warrant. This move aims to close a long-standing loophole that allows government agencies to bypass constitutional protections by buying sensitive information from commercial brokers.
Full story: https://getlegalbrief.com/story/bipartisan-defense-fourth-amendment-data-brokers

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