Our comrade and the independent investigative journalist that broke the ‘FBI Spy Planes’ story, Sam Richards continues his coverage of how the FBI continues to engage in domestic spying despite a recent federal rule change.

In a press release from September 3, the Department of Justice (DoJ) announced new “department-wide” rules for the operation of cell-site simulators such as the infamous Stingray device. These devices are commonplace during FBI investigations and are utilized by the aerial surveillance fleet which Sam disclosed independently on May 26, 2015, a full week before the Associated Press.

From the DoJ press release:

“The Justice Department today announced a new policy for its use of cell-site simulators that will enhance transparency and accountability, improve training and supervision, establish a higher and more consistent legal standard and increase privacy protections in relation to law enforcement’s use of this critical technology… law enforcement agents must now obtain a search warrant supported by probable cause before using a cell-site simulator.”

The policy went “into effect immediately,” yet despite this, over a month later FBI Director James Comey while testifying to a House Judiciary Committee hearing stated his position that he doesn’t believe the FBI needs warrants for such activity.

READ THE FULL ARTICLE HERE:
[http://peopleoverpolitics.org/2015/10/29/fbi-continues-to-operate-spy-planes-without-warrants-despite-federal-rule-change/]