U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit
Oct. 10, 2014
Federal government secrecy and demands draw 9th Circuit skepticism
The FBI's authority to make warrantless demands for telecommunication companies' customer records drew challenges and skepticism Wednesday from a 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals panel.
Daily Journal Staff Writer
SAN FRANCISCO - The FBI's authority to make warrantless demands for telecommunication companies' customer records drew challenges and skepticism Wednesday from a 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals panel here. Judges appointed by presidents of both parties expressed bipartisan doubt over aspects of the federal Patriot Act underlying federal agents' right to issue so-called national security letters.
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