50 U.S.C. § 1844Chapter 36
§1844. Authorization during time of war
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§1844. Authorization during time of war
Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the President, through the Attorney General, may authorize the use of a pen register or trap and trace device without a court order under this subchapter to acquire foreign intelligence information for a period not to exceed 15 calendar days following a declaration of war by Congress.
Last amended: December 31, 2024
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