FBI v. Fazaga

Decided March 4, 2022. Samuel A. Alito Jr. delivered the opinion of the Court.

Docket 20-828 · 595 U.S. 344 · Cited 6 times

Section 1806(f) of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978—providing a procedure under which a trial-level court or other authority may consider the legality of electronic surveillance conducted under FISA and order specified forms of relief—does not displace the state secrets privilege.

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