In re Motion in Opposition to Government's Request to Resume Bulk Data Collection under Patriot Act Section 215

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Country Location (linked Case Law)
United States
Decision Date
Jun 29, 2015
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Motion Denied
Keywords
  • Privacy
  • Terrorism
Case Number
Docket No. Misc. 15-01
Case Summary

Pursuant to the USA FREEDOM Act, which amended Title V of FISA, bulk data collection of telephone records by the government was ruled in violation of the Act. However, the Court found that Congress had specifically carved out a 180-day period in which bulk data collection could continue immediately after the enactment of the USA FREEDOM Act. Therefore, the Court approved the government's application in this case.

The decision establishes a binding or persuasive precedent within its jurisdiction.

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Columbia Global Freedom of Expression