Title 50, War and National DefenseRelease 119-102
§1811 Authorization During Time of War
Title 50 › CHAPTER 36 — FOREIGN INTELLIGENCE SURVEILLANCE › SUBCHAPTER I — ELECTRONIC SURVEILLANCE › § 1811
Summary
Despite laws, after Congress declares war President via AG may allow 15-day warrantless electronic monitoring to get foreign intelligence.
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Title 50, §1811
War and National Defense, Source: USLM XML via OLRC
Notwithstanding any other law, the President, through the Attorney General, may authorize electronic surveillance without a court order under this subchapter to acquire foreign intelligence information for a period not to exceed fifteen calendar days following a declaration of war by the Congress.
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50 U.S.C. § 1811
Title 50, War and National Defense
Last Updated
Aug 21, 2026
Release point: 119-102