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John Cornyn: “The courts have overwhelmingly held that warrant is not…”

Featuring: John Cornyn, Republican | U.S. Senate, Texas

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Cornyn Questions DNI Nominee Tulsi Gabbard

Published | Video Starts at 02:48

Admittedly, you're not going to be a policymaker, but you certainly will inform us. And wouldn't you? You do agree that The courts have overwhelmingly held that warrant is not required [for searches of lawfully collected intelligence under Section 702]. correct? Yes, Senator, I'm aware of the court rulings. What my commitment is to make sure that we uphold the Fourth Amendment rights of Americans and protecting against unlawful seizure and search. (02:48–02:53)

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Asserts that courts have ruled a warrant is not required for Section 702 intelligence searches.

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