Reform to Require Warrant for Private Online Messages Up for Vote, but Down on PrivacyMark M. Jaycox This year, Representatives Nadler and Lofgren introduced separate bills that require the government to obtain a warrant before reading private electronic messages, while Representatives Markey and Chaffetz also introduced separate billsthe latter with twenty-six co-sponsorsthat mandate law enforcement apply for a warrant before obtaining users locations through their electronic devices. With the addition of Senator Leahys original language, many Member of Congress are clear: its time to update a law that is at issue with both the Fourth Amendment and users reasonable expectation of privacy. linkwithin_text=Related Articles: 