POLSCI 389 Lecture Notes - Lecture 11: Telephone Tapping
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Sr al qaeda member or member of associated group knowledge of imminent attack if released, hvd would pose a clear and continuing threat" to us and allies. Quali cations to be waterboarded: attack imminent has knowledge that could delay of prevent attack all other techniques failed. Cia computer specialist who leaked classi ed info that revealed global surveillance programs ran by the nsa granted asylum in russia. What does he say about the political context in which the nsa operates? environment is one of scandal". Katz convicted for transmitting wage info gov admitted evidence on convos recorded by device place on telephone booth. Attorney general, has considered the requirements of national security and authorized electronic surveillance as reasonable. Church committee: found that the cia over a period of years (1960s and 70s) opened 200k pieces of mail. Basic requirements of fisa (what pres must do to engage in electronic surveillance.