NSA Stops Warrantless Collection of US Cellphone Location Data
American intelligence agencies have ceased the warrantless collection of US cellphone location data following a Supreme Court ruling. The practice, previously allowed under the Patriot Act, is now conducted with warrants based on probable cause. The change comes amid ongoing legal and legislative discussions regarding the reauthorization of Section 215 of the Patriot Act.
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