Don't be defeatist. A key problem I see, that I used to have, and learned from my mistake, is that the checks and balances system works. Yes, you see the exec

Don't be defeatist. A key problem I see, that I used to have, and learned from my mistake, is that the checks and balances system works. Yes, you see the executive branch overstepping its bounds. Lots of people getting picked up. However, the judicial branch is finding the charges untenable. It's not easy nor automatic, and costs a lot of time and research and arguing, but those amendments are still pretty damn strong. Arguments directly to them are handled in the Supreme Court all the time. There are some dings against the 4th as of late, but don't give up and invest the time and research and arguments. Put your focus on the judicial branch and increase their power to put down bad behavior by the executive branch.