Abraham is an American citizen born to Saudi Arabian parents. His father used to know people who had ties to Al Qaeda, but he doesn't speak with them anymore. Recently, Abraham's father seems to do a lot of business on the computer and telephone at night. One day as Abraham is driving to school, he notices two men in a nondescript car that seems to be following him. The next week, he notices some kind of tracking device hanging from the underside of the car bumper. Abraham knows the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is tailing him, but he doesn't know why and believes it is illegal. What recourse does he have as an American citizen?
A. He can file a petition that his Fourth Amendment rights have been violated.
B. None. Conducting surveillance of "lone wolves" is legal under the USAPA.
C. Confront the FBI. USAPA is only allowed to monitor computers and phones.
D. File a complaint with the police and get a restraining order.
Answer: B
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