Senator Seeks More Info On DOJ Location Tracking Practices

Gunkerty Jeb writes "Senator Al Franken (D-MN) is demanding answers to questions about the U.S. Department of Justice practice of gathering data from wireless providers in order to monitor individuals' movements using mobile phone location data. In a letter (PDF) to Attorney General Eric Holder, Franken said, 'I was further concerned to learn that in many cases, these agencies appear to be obtaining precise records of individuals' past and current movements from carriers without first obtaining a warrant for this information. I think that these actions may violate the spirit if not the letter of the Jones decision.'"

Al Franken

[ToadProphet]

Hi, Canada here...

When you're done with Al could you please send him our way? He seems to be one of the few decent politicians left.

Thanks.