Understanding Federal Search Warrant Processes and National Security Considerations

David Aaron is joined by Mary McCord and Zachary Myers to discuss last week’s search of the office and residence of former National Security Advisor John Bolton. The experts unpack what the execution of these warrants means, and what we should expect next in this unfolding investigation. 

Show Notes: 

• Letter from Adm. Michael S. Rogers, Director, NSA submitted in United States v. Pho, 1:17-cr-00631 (GLR), ECF 20-1 (Sept. 18, 2018)
• Willfulness and the Harm of Unlawful Retention of National Security Information by David Aaron (Dec. 2, 2022)
• “Secret Evidence in Public Trials” by David Aaron (June 6, 2023) 
• Just Security Podcast:  Insiders’ Views of Espionage Act Trials (July 17, 2023) 
• Just Security’s coverage of John Bolton