S 4232 · 93th Congress · Right of privacy

Freedom from Military Surveillance Act

Introduced 1974-12-12· Sponsored by Sen. Ervin, Sam J., Jr. [D-NC]· Senate

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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Senate Vote
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House
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to Senate Committee on Judiciary.(1974-12-12)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Freedom From Military Surveillance Act - Restricts, under the first amendment and fourth amendment to the Constitution and the constitutional right of privacy, the actions of any civil officer of the United States or any member of the Armed Forces of the United States from using the Armed Forces of the United States to exercise surveillance of civilians or to execute the civil laws. Provides for actual and punitive damages, as well as reasonable attorney's costs, upon the success of an action against such persons for a violation of the provisions of this Act.…

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