Checks and Balances on Surveillance

The Office of Enforcement Operations (OEO) delayed wiretap orders related to the Anom case, preventing US monitoring of the platform.
This delay highlights the existing checks and balances within the US justice system, potentially preventing overreach.
However, the San Diego FBI and prosecutors believed they had legal grounds for the wiretaps and were prepared to execute them.
This tension raises important questions about the balance between legitimate law enforcement needs and the potential for mass surveillance.

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