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Re:Norwegian lawyer had visa withdrawn after private chat wi... by refurb on Tuesday June 11, 2013 @07:09PM (#5865335)
Yes they are privileged, but that doesn't mean the gov't can intercept them, it just means they are inadmissible as evidence in a trial.
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Re:Norwegian lawyer had visa withdrawn after private chat wi... by sologoub on Tuesday June 11, 2013 @07:38PM (#5865473)
Makes sense, and it would taint any evidence discovered using that information... provided you could prove it. Unfortunately, doesn't stop them from playing visa games.
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