Re: Not all Men In Black work for the Government (was Re: Carnivore)

["Steven M. Bellovin" <smb () research att com>]

In message <20010912210118.25333.cpmta () c011 snv cp net>, Sean Donelan writes:
>

> There is no "emergency" where law enforcement can't get a judge or
> other proper authority in time.  FBI agents are fairly well trained,
> and most have a high degree of respect for the law.  I've talked to
> several members of the technical branch, and they've all told me they
> are willing wait while the lawyers decide what they can and can't do.

Proper authority, yes; a judge, not necessarily.  See Section (7) of
http://www4.law.cornell.edu/uscode/18/2518.html


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