
Started in 2013, Restore the Fourth stands against mass government surveillance. We seek to strengthen the Fourth Amendment and fight back against all programs that encroach on it through educating the public, lobbying elected officials, and supporting grassroots organizers across the country.

Issues
Restore the Fourth was created in the wake of the Snowden Revelations. So much has changed in the surveillance landscape since then. Learn about what we fight against.
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We’re here to defend your Fourth Amendment rights against encroaching government surveillance. But we can’t do this important work without your help. Join our fight today—donate.
Read the blog:
- Our New Brief on Vehicular SurveillanceConnected and Autonomous Vehicle (CAV) technology is now ubiquitous – no vehicle is solely a mechanical device. Similarly, Automated License … Read more
- Why Section 702 Isn’t A Silver Bullet Against Ransomware And CyberattacksGuest post from Chris Weiland, Restore The Fourth – Minnesota Recently, current and former members of the intelligence community have … Read more
Take action:
- Yes, You Should Be Able To Sue Federal Government Officials TooIn 1971, the Supreme Court ruled that an “implied cause of action” existed in the case of federal agents violating … Read more