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2024-04-12 19:51:11 UTC - NOT_HELPFUL
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In general, warrant requirements apply to any member of the executive branch, including federal law enforcement, under the 4th Amendment. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fourth_Amendment_to_the_United_States_Constitution This is generally true for wiretapping, with exceptions. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wiretapping Notably, exceptions were added by the Patriot Act, championed by the GOP. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Patriot_Act
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