Tulsi Gabbard and the Quiet Skies Program: A Disturbing Use of Surveillance Powers "This development is particularly alarming as it suggests that political dissent, rather than legitimate security concerns, can now warrant surveillance. This not only undermines the integrity of security programs but also threatens the foundational principles of free speech and political freedom enshrined in the U.S. Constitution. The misuse of the Quiet Skies program to monitor political opponents is a stark reminder of the dangers of unchecked governmental power. It underscores the need for stringent oversight and transparency to ensure that security measures are not weaponized against citizens for exercising their constitutional rights. The Fourth Amendment protects against unreasonable searches and seizures, ensuring that citizens are not subject to unwarranted government surveillance. The targeting of Gabbard highlights a troubling disregard for these protections, suggesting a broader trend ...