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Re:ACLU sues Homeland Security over 'stingray' cell phone su... by guelo on Wednesday December 11, 2019 @04:26PM (#21766961)
Since the FCC sanctions stingray use for law enforcement I'm sure they make sure that any new mobile radio technology is compliant with police spying requirements.
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Re:ACLU sues Homeland Security over 'stingray' cell phone su... by upofadown on Thursday December 12, 2019 @08:12AM (#21771527)
Last I heard these things were FCC licensed for "emergency use only". The issue is that the FCC can't override federal law and deliberate interference with radio communications is illegal under such law.
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