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Feds Shy Away From Raiding Email Without Warrant
nonprofiteer writes "In December, a federal judge ruled that the 4th amendment applies to email and that the feds cannot go after it without a warrant. (We have Smilin' Bob to thank for that.) Though the federal judge's decision only applies to the four states in his jurisdiction, it looks like federal agencies are applying it nationally. An internal email written by the IRS general counsel cites the law and says that its collectors can no longer get the contents of suspected tax cheats' email by sending letters to their ISPs, though it can get non-content information, like who they email and how they pay for their accounts."
The FBI will have to get the goods on people from Mark Zuckerberg, he's got the dirt on everyone.
A feeling of having made the same mistake before: Deja Foobar
It is good to see such optimism. They are taking an "official" position they will adhere to the ruling. In practice, you will see the abuses continue. Why? Because the government is not being held accountable.
Put the offending government employee in prison and defund/disband the agency. Then you will see them behave. With no accountability, nothing will change.
In the end it is our fault. We get the government that we tolerate.
There are four boxes to be used in the defense of liberty: soap, ballot, jury and ammo. Please use in that order.
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You have evidence that the government is restrained by the Constitution and the FOIA?
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