Ames v. U.S.

Ames v. U.S. was a legal case where the court addressed whether the FBI’s use of detailed, collected personal information to monitor individuals violated privacy rights or legal protections. The case examined the extent to which government agencies can gather and use detailed data about people's activities without explicit consent. Ultimately, the court ruled that, under certain conditions, such surveillance can be lawful if it serves legitimate law enforcement purposes and respects constitutional rights. The case helped clarify limits on government surveillance and the balance between security and individual privacy.