That belief is not supported by evidence[1] and must be weighed against the more typical scenarios where state-sponsored criminals obtain evidence unlawfully an

That belief is not supported by evidence[1] and must be weighed against the more typical scenarios where state-sponsored criminals obtain evidence unlawfully and then lie about it[2]. If they can't build a case against you, even with made-up sources and manufactured evidence, they'll just steal your stuff[3] or detain you indefinitely[4] anyway. Can we start there instead - can we both agree that the legal system should obey the law? [1] https://www.nbcnews.com/news/world/nsa-program-stopped-no-terror-attacks-says-white-house-panel-flna2d11783588 [2] https://www.hrw.org/report/2018/01/09/dark-side/secret-origins-evidence-us-criminal-cases [3] https://www.splcenter.org/20171030/civil-asset-forfeiture-unfair-undemocratic-and-un-american [4] https://www.aclu.org/documents/indefinite-detention