John Gilmore <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>...There's a theory I've
>seen in a couple of law review articles that says the US Executive
>Branch has the inherent authority to wiretap in national security or
>foreign intelligece cases, with or without a statute or court order
>(the other 2 branches of the govt).
>
> John
That's more than a theory. Jim Kallstrom admitted publicly about
five years ago that the bureau has a procedure for doing wiretaps
without a court order. But he added that they do so very sparingly
and only in the interests of national security.
Regards, Matt-
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