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Boebert, Massie Push Warrant-First Surveillance Bill, Right to Sue

4/24/2026

Summary

Story summary

The act would raise evidentiary bar for surveillance and create a right to sue for Fourth Amendment violations.
Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-CO) and Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY) introduced the bill as hard-right members pressed for tighter warrant requirements.
The legislation would amend law to require warrants before searches and permit individuals to sue the government.
Boebert called the surveillance a breach after alleging facial-recognition tools were used on her family.

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Story summary

The act would raise evidentiary bar for surveillance and create a right to sue for Fourth Amendment violations.
Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-CO) and Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY) introduced the bill as hard-right members pressed for tighter warrant requirements.
The legislation would amend law to require warrants before searches and permit individuals to sue the government.
Boebert called the surveillance a breach after alleging facial-recognition tools were used on her family.