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As far as I know, data obtained using ECHELON or Predator or whatever they are are calling it this month, would not be admissible in court. The spying approach
by choko 14y ago
As far as I know, data obtained using ECHELON or Predator or whatever they are are calling it this month, would not be admissible in court. The spying approach might work for the NSA, but the FBI needs data they can use in a court case.
- dhimes 14y agoData that you can't use in court can still be very valuable. For example, if they can illegally determine whom to follow or where to look, then they can focus on collecting enough legally obtained information to paint a picture that gets them a warrant.
- datr 14y agoThis would probably be considered fruit of the poisonous tree so would also be inadmissible. Whether the defence could show that to be the case though is another matter.
- axusgrad 14y agoCorrect me if I'm wrong, but the "No Fly List" doesn't come from a court, does it? That's why it's important that any kind of restriction or punishment be reviewed by and sentenced by a judge after due process. The ISP six-strikes policy comes to mind.
- EliRivers 14y agoUnless the US executive decides to continue the assassination of US citizens without trial. No court - no need to present evidence.