Senate passes "Combating Terrorism Act of 2001"

by Declan McCullagh (Wired) Saturday, Sep. 15, 2001 at 6:12 PM

WASHINGTON -- FBI agents soon may be able to spy on Internet users legally without a court order.

WASHINGTON -- FBI agents soon may be able to spy on Internet users legally without a court order.

On Thursday evening, two days after the worst terrorist attack in U.S. history, the Senate approved the "Combating Terrorism Act of 2001," which enhances police wiretap powers and permits monitoring in more situations.

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