With Liberty to Monitor All How Large-Scale US Surveillance is Harming Journalism, Law, and American Democracy

Democracy Freedom of expression and association

For much of its history, the United States has held itself out as a model of freedom, democracy, and open, accountable government. Freedoms of expression and association, as well as rights to a fair trial, are protected by the Constitution, and US officials speak with pride of the freedom of the media to report on matters of public concern and hold government to account for its actions.