These secret government investigations fly in the face of the Constitution (washingtonpost.com) These secret government investigations fly in the face of the Constitution By Bob Goodlatte; Richard Salgado 2026051510460200 When the police raid a home during an investigation, the neighbors notice. Officers knock on the door, announce their presence, hand over a physical warrant and create a paper trail, including an inventory of seized items. This transparency is a constitutional safeguard.