The DEA has employed several tactics to circumvent the warrant process, raising concerns about legality and civil rights. One notable method involves the use of "administrative subpoenas," which do not require judicial oversight and can be issued based on the agency's determination of relevance. This practice allows the DEA to obtain personal and financial records without a warrant, bypassing the traditional requirement for judicial approval​.

Another controversial method is the use of confidential informants and undercover operations. The DEA often leverages information from informants to initiate investigations and obtain search warrants. However, the reliability of informants can be questionable, and there have been instances where informant-provided information has led to flawed or unjustified warrants. When informants provide false or misleading information, it can result in a "Franks hearing," where the defense challenges the warrant's validity by proving that the supporting affidavit included false statements​.

Additionally, the DEA sometimes conducts searches that exceed the scope of the warrant, seize items not specified in the warrant, or use excessive force during raids. Such actions can render even a legally obtained warrant invalid if it is shown that the DEA agents violated the terms of the warrant or conducted the search improperly.

These practices have sparked legal battles and criticisms, highlighting the need for more stringent oversight and adherence to constitutional protections to prevent abuse of power by law enforcement agencies like the DEA.


Now, two senators are trying to stop this from happening and have called upon the DOJ to answer for this obvious abuse of power.


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source:

The DEA Bought Customer Data from Rogue Employees Instead of Getting a Warrant (vice.com)