9. Bush’s Warrantless Wiretapping
Following the 9/11 attacks, President George W. Bush authorized warrantless wiretapping as part of the NSA’s surveillance efforts to combat terrorism. This decision faced criticism for potentially violating constitutional rights, particularly the Fourth Amendment’s protection against unreasonable searches. Critics argued that bypassing the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) demonstrated an overreach of executive power. The controversy highlighted the delicate balance between national security and individual liberties in the post-9/11 era.
