Authorization during time of war

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§1811. Authorization during time of war

Notwithstanding any other law, the President, through the Attorney General, may authorize electronic surveillance without a court order under this subchapter to acquire foreign intelligence information for a period not to exceed fifteen calendar days following a declaration of war by the Congress.

( Pub. L. 95–511, title I, §111, Oct. 25, 1978, 92 Stat. 1796 .)


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