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50 U.S.C. § 1811Chapter 36

§1811. Authorization during time of war

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§1811. Authorization during time of war

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 a period not to exceed fifteen calendar days following a declaration of war by the Congress.

Last amended: December 31, 2024

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