§3231 Applicability to United States intelligence activities of Federal laws implementing international treaties and agreements

Summary

If a federal law made on or after December 27, 2000 implements a treaty or international agreement, it should not be read to make illegal a lawful, approved U.S. intelligence activity or a person acting for the U.S., unless the law clearly says it applies to that activity. An activity is approved when an appropriate U.S. official authorizes it while doing their job and it follows federal law and any applicable Presidential directive.