The Constitution in American Life: Featuring the Friends of Publius
Four educators connect U.S. history, politics, Supreme Court decisions, political culture, and the Center for Civic Education’s We the People curriculum to the challenges of modern democracy. Listeners gain perspective on how the Constitution continues to shape American life.
The Constitution in American Life: Featuring the Friends of Publius
The Fourth Amendment in the Digital Age
In this episode, the Friends of Publius discuss the intersection of the Fourth Amendment and technology. This question is from Unit 5, Question 2 of the Center for Civic Education’s We the People curriculum.
Discussion Question Unit 5 Question 2
Justice Brandeis believed Fourth Amendment protections must adapt to technological change to safeguard liberty and privacy. Do you agree? Why or why not?
To what extent have technological advancements throughout America’s 250-year history changed how the Supreme Court interprets the 4th Amendment?
How might AI challenge or reshape current interpretations of 4th Amendment protections? Should courts and lawmakers adjust legal standards in response?