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Why does it take legislation by the Senate to block or delay rule changes, giving the FBI authority to remotely access computers in any jurisdiction, seems it s
by ZoeZoeBee 10y ago
Why does it take legislation by the Senate to block or delay rule changes, giving the FBI authority to remotely access computers in any jurisdiction, seems it should have required legislation to enact the changes in the first place. Unfortunately this will go unnoticed by the public until it is too late
- nickff 10y agoThe legislative branch has delegated extensive 'policy' and 'rule-making' (arguable legislative) powers to the executive agencies, though vague statements in legislation, and broad interpretations by the courts. The same 'deference' which has allowed HHS to re-sculpt Obamacare on-the-fly is what gives the FBI, CIA, and NSA the authority to pursue these massive surveillance programs. As a result of the tacit support the courts and legislature have given the executive agencies in the past, the legislature is now required to affirmatively act to stop most executive actions. There have been some proposals to require legislation to enact any large change in executive branch rules/policy/interpretations, but there is little support for such measures, as most people do not want to rule back the administrative state, they just want the state to do different things.