the Fourth‘s language is so clear that even Clapper should comprehend it: without a warrant, the government may not „violate“ anyone‘s „person, house, papers, and effects.“ Whether he‘s Australian or American, from Utah or Uzbekistan, living in or visiting Mexico or Massachusetts is irrelevant.

„Wait a minute!“ the NSA‘s bureaucrats sneer. „‚People‘ is just a synonym for ‚citizens.'“

Wrong.