Re:U.S. Bans Equipment from Huawei and ZTE, Citing National ...
by tiahura on Saturday November 26, 2022 @03:08PM
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Ehh. Sort of.
Congress can investigate anything they want - the thinking is that this power is necessary to effectively legislate and conduct oversight.
The ban came from the executive branch. Nobody has a right to bring anything they want into the country. Wether you’re a citizen returning from vacation in Tahiti, or ZTE, you need permission. This ban is removing everyone’s permission to bring this stuff into the country.
Congress can investigate anything they want - the thinking is that this power is necessary to effectively legislate and conduct oversight.
The ban came from the executive branch. Nobody has a right to bring anything they want into the country. Wether you’re a citizen returning from vacation in Tahiti, or ZTE, you need permission. This ban is removing everyone’s permission to bring this stuff into the country.