The specific laws which concern me have mainly been passed in the 1980s or later; I'm not arguing that we're less free (in law) than we were in 1800 (even though in practice the structure of the economy, technology, etc. did effectively give people more freedom in a lot of ways).
PATRIOT is a big one.
The intelligence wiretapping authorization (especially as expanded in 2001 and 2008)
CDA and COPA (which were later overturned, but are great examples of Congress passing inherently unconstitutional laws "for the children")
I guess right now I'm concerned about the potential for more 2A restrictions -- I'm doubtful that the 1994 AWB was constitutional, and wonder if it would hold up under the current court post Heller and McDonald.
CALEA seems to be at odds with the 4th, but apparently not.
DOMA (which I guess was fixed)
Aside from the recent gun rulings, I'd prefer the laws of 1975 I think.
PATRIOT is a big one.
The intelligence wiretapping authorization (especially as expanded in 2001 and 2008)
CDA and COPA (which were later overturned, but are great examples of Congress passing inherently unconstitutional laws "for the children")
I guess right now I'm concerned about the potential for more 2A restrictions -- I'm doubtful that the 1994 AWB was constitutional, and wonder if it would hold up under the current court post Heller and McDonald.
CALEA seems to be at odds with the 4th, but apparently not.
DOMA (which I guess was fixed)
Aside from the recent gun rulings, I'd prefer the laws of 1975 I think.