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(2) and (3) sections 626 and 627 of the Fair Credit Reporting Act (15 U.S.C. 1681u, 1681v)
(4) section 2709 of title 18 of the United States Code
(5) section 802 of the National Security Act (50 U.S.C. 436)
Two lower federal courts found "uncertainties, practices and policies associated with" NSLs. They violate First Amendment and other freedoms.
Amended federal law addressed concerns raised by critics and lower court judges. The Second Circuit Court of Appeals dismissed one lower court case. It remanded the other for reconsideration in light of amended law.
The district court remained troubled by First Amendment violations. The appellate court also expressed concerns but ruled the government could invoke authority under 18 USC 2709 and 18 USC 3511 "in a limited but constitutionally acceptable manner."
Federal courts are extremely right wing. The Roberts Supreme Court may be America's worst. When vacancies occur, liberals need not apply.
Democrat and Republican presidents won't nominate them. Senators won't confirm them. The Constitution gives them advise and consent authority.
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