Hacker Newsnew | past | comments | ask | show | jobs | submitlogin

Oh my... Normally, I'd have an uninformed opinion on this; full of opinion and hyperbole.

However, since this happened to me, my opinions are vastly different. There were paragraphs written below that I deleted, mainly because they would likely land me in prison, or at least (further) complicate my life.

The TLDR is: surveillance and search warrants are granted without true probable cause or appropriate knowledge. By "appropriate knowledge", I mean the judge is in no position to comprehend what he or she is authorizing, or the repercussions of granting it.



Consider applying for YC's Fall 2026 batch! Applications are open till July 27.

Guidelines | FAQ | Lists | API | Security | Legal | Apply to YC | Contact

Search: