[Arrowhead1952]

Sorry, but the government has gone overboard here and is probably in violation of the law. See we have a Bill of Rights that precludes spying on citizens without a warrant.

I suggest you read this before replying to these discussions.

50 USC 1802 Permits Warrantless Surveillance

Excerpt from linked article:

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1802. Electronic surveillance authorization without court order; certification by Attorney General; reports to Congressional committees; transmittal under seal; duties and compensation of communication common carrier; applications; jurisdiction of court

(a) (1) Notwithstanding any other law, the President, through the Attorney General, may authorize electronic surveillance without a court order under this subchapter to acquire foreign intelligence information for periods of up to one year if the Attorney General certifies in writing under oath that—

(A) the electronic surveillance is solely directed at—

(i) the acquisition of the contents of communications transmitted by means of communications used exclusively between or among foreign powers, as defined in section 1801 (a)(1), (2), or (3) of this title; or

[gondramB]

"(i) the acquisition of the contents of communications transmitted by means of communications used exclusively between or among foreign powers, as defined in section 1801 (a)(1), (2), or (3) of this title; or"

But again , that is gonna mean the law was violated if any of the American citizens was not an agent of a foreign power.

[EricT.]

Oh how I love FreeRepublic and the vast reservoir of knowledge the members contribute. I knew that sooner or later, someone would either confirm or deny the legality of this whole affair and site some black-and-white to support it.

[handy]

Nice!