All though we all know that big brother is watching; most of us know that they are also listening and tapping into our phone calls. Some may agree that this may be benefitical for the U.S., because it initially helps to process of zoning in on terrioism; others aren't so thrilled. The issue became fully exposed when an Edward Snowmen who worked as a computer specialist started leaking classified information to the media which basically exposed their record of global suvelliance. Stating that this was something the government should not be doing. In December of 2013, a federal judge agreed that the governement had voliated U.S. constitution. Later, Edward fled to Russia where he has an aslyum. On Friday Jan 3rd, 2014 The Federal Court ruled in favor and reauthorized the CIA to continue keeping track of all Telephone data.