Pt. 2 February 12. 2008 searched under the plain provisions of FISA. regardless of whether it is breaking the law. Even if the amendment were limited to nonU.S. persons. U.S. companies. and universities hire any number of people who are here on work or study visas and who are not considered "U.S. persons." When those people are here in the United States. they are fully protected by the fourth amendment. So why should those individuals be subject to secret courtordered wiretaps and searches of their offices when they have done nothing illegal? And wont this affect the ability of U.S. companies and universities to recruit the best foreign talent to come and work for them?