Analysis: The three dangers in releasing the Nunes memo
Published on February 02, 2018 at 04:20PM by David Kris, The Washington Post
The impending release of the so-called Nunes memo is alarming for three reasons. First, the apparent argument contained in the memo - that a member of the Trump campaign was improperly targeted for surveillance - betrays a fundamental misunderstanding of the applicable law and standards for obtaining a warrant under the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act. Second, the release of the Nunes memo puts the FBI in an excruciatingly unfair position: The bureau cannot effectively defend itself against allegations of shoddy workmanship without betraying confidential sources and methods.
Published on February 02, 2018 at 04:20PM by David Kris, The Washington Post
The impending release of the so-called Nunes memo is alarming for three reasons. First, the apparent argument contained in the memo - that a member of the Trump campaign was improperly targeted for surveillance - betrays a fundamental misunderstanding of the applicable law and standards for obtaining a warrant under the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act. Second, the release of the Nunes memo puts the FBI in an excruciatingly unfair position: The bureau cannot effectively defend itself against allegations of shoddy workmanship without betraying confidential sources and methods.
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