Executive order 12333, often referred to as twelve triplethree, has attracted less debate than congressional wiretapping laws, but serves as authorization for the nsas most massive. Executive order 12333 was signed by president ronald reagan on december 4, 1981. United states intelligence activities, federal register vol. The executive order that led to mass spying, as told by. Executive order 12334presidents intelligence oversight board. It is a directive to the rest of the executive branch, like an executive. By the authority vested in me as president by the constitution and statutes of the united states of america, and in order to enhance the security of the united states by assuring the legality. Executive order 12333united states intelligence activities source. I believe its because everything theyve done was legal pursuant to executive order 12333united states intelligence activities of dec 4, 1981.
No person employed by or acting on behalf of the united states government. New procedures, as required by executive order 12333, as further amended, shall be established as expeditiously as possible. Executive order 12333united states intelligence activities. Executive order 12333 wikipedia republished wiki 2. The order lays out principles and priorities for intelligence collection. Memorandum on executive order 12333 and assassination pdf. This order is not intended to create, nor does it create, any right or benefit, substantive or procedural. Whereas, the state of new york state is dedicated to the simultaneous pursuit of environmental quality, sound public health, economic prosperity and social wellbeing.
Aug 18, 2014 in a washington post oped on july 18, tye pointed out that such intelligence collection may be regulated not by the foreign intelligence surveillance act fisa, but by executive order 12333. Goals, direction, duties, and responsibilities with respect to the national intelligence effort. The truth about executive order 12333 politico magazine. Executive order 12356 national security classification. By the authority vested in me as president by the constitution and statutes of the united states of america, and in order to enhance the security of the united states by. By the authority vested in me as president by the constitution and the laws of the united states of america, including the intelligence reform and terrorism prevention act of 2004 public law 108. United states intelligence activities timely and accurate information about the activities, capabilities, plans, and intentions of foreign powers, organizations, and persons, and their agents, is essential to the national security of the united states. Environmental guidance program reference book, comprehensive environmental response, compensation, and liability act, ornlm2261, oak ridge national laboratory, january 1993. Executive order 587 structural reforms to improve the.
Aug 15, 2016 executive order 12334presidents intelligence oversight board source. On december 4, 1981, president ronald reagan promulgated executive order 12,333, establishing united states intelligence guidelines. Mar 18, 20 executive orders 354 and 355 of august 27, 2004, are revoked. Eo 12333 has been amended by three subsequent executive orders. It was originally issued by president ronald reagan in 1981. Under presidential executive orders 12333 and 12334, issued dec. December 4, 1981 as amended by executive orders 284 2003, 355 2004. The 2008 amendments to executive order 12333, united states intelligence activities stephen b. Neither executive order 12333 nor its predecessors defines assassination. Intelligence activities and the most recent amendments reflect changes as a result of the threat of terrorist attacks on u.
The executive order that led to mass spying, as told by nsa. In a washington post oped on july 18, tye pointed out that such intelligence collection may be regulated not by the foreign intelligence surveillance act fisa, but by executive order 12333. Some of the collection has, for largely technical reasons, included data on u. If you would like to not see this alert again, please click the do not show me this again check box below. On december 4, 1981, president ronald reagan issued executive order 12333 on united states intelligence activities. Obama opens nsa warrantless data to intelligence community. The executive order that led to mass spying, as told by nsa alumni. The bush administration3 has continued executive order 12333 in force without change. Executive order 12333, originally issued in 1981, authorizes elements of the intelligence community to collect, retain, and disseminate information about u. Executive order 12333 1981 as amended by executive orders 284 2003, 355 2004, and 470 2008 executive order 292 further amendment to executive order 12958, as amended, classified national security information revokes executive order 12356.
Department of energy office of environmental guidance background. Dec 31, 20 aclu files a new lawsuit about the nsas biggest loophole. Executive order 12333 amended, which governs foreign intelligence activities by the u. Slick executive 0rder 12333, which was originally issued in 1981, was significantly revised in 2008 after intense debate over complex substantive, bureaucratic, and legal issues. Jun 02, 2014 uses of executive order 12333 we do know a little about the spying conducted using eo 12333, but more must be revealed to the public. The case for the revocation of executive orders 12333 and. United states intelligence activities december 4, 1981 as amended by executive orders 284 2003, 355 2004. Although some portions of that secret government structure have been dis mantled since november 1986, operations under the authority of 12333 continue.
Executive order 12333 office of the director of national intelligence. Eo 12333 as initially issued goals, direction, duties, and responsibilities with respect to the national intelligence effort 22pp 281kb pdf december 4, 1981. Contentsshow citation the white house, executive order 12333. President ronald reagan signed executive order 12333, an executive order intended to extend powers and responsibilities of u.
Federal register further amendments to executive order. Uses of executive order 12333 we do know a little about the spying conducted using eo 12333, but more must be revealed to the public. The 2008 amendments to executive order 12333, united. This executive order was entitled united states intelligence activities it was amended by executive order 355. New rules issued by the obama administration under executive order 12333 will let the nsawhich collects information under that authority with little oversight, transparency, or concern for privacyshare the raw streams of communications it intercepts directly with agencies including the fbi, the dea, and the department of homeland security. Executive order 12938 united states department of the. Description of civil liberties and privacy protections incorporated in the 2008 revision of executive order 12333 executive order 12333. By the authority vested in me as president by the constitution and the laws of the united states of america, including the intelligence reform and terrorism prevention act of 2004 public law 108458, and in order to update and clarify executive order 355 of august 27, 2004, executive order 12333 of december 4, 1981, as amended, is hereby. Earlier this afternoon we flagged the obama administrations new executive order 12333 rules governing intelligence community ic access to and use of raw signals intelligence sigint. Executive order 12333 was created in 1981 and was amended in 2003 and 2004 and, most recently, in 2008.
Aclu files a new lawsuit about the nsas biggest loophole. With the passage by the congress and signature by the president in the fall of 2004, the intelligence reform and terrorist prevention act significant provisions in this executive order became out of. The 2008 amendments to executive order 12333, united states. Executive order 12333 united states intelligence activities. The document released today procedures for the availability or dissemination of raw signals intelligence information by the national security agency under section 2. This executive order was titled united states intelligence activities. With the passage by the congress and signature by the president in the fall of 2004, the intelligence reform and terrorist prevention act significant provisions in this executive order became out of date.
Previously, eo 11905 gerald ford had banned political assassinations and eo 12036 jimmy carter had further banned indirect u. Reagan signed an order that gave the president the power to order basically anything. This executive order was titled united states intelligence. President ronald reagan, was an executive order intended to extend powers and responsibilities of u. Executive order 12333, signed on december 4, 1981 by u. Under existing rules promulgated pursuant to the order, nsa analysts have long been tasked with filtering the surveillance. These guidelines direct policy and procedures for u. The case for the revocation of executive orders 12333 and 12334. Executive order 12333 wikimili, the free encyclopedia. Executive order 12333 poses similar, if not greater concerns, given the lack of public awareness of the breadth of that collection, extremely limited oversight, and the vagueness of the procedures. Memorandum on executive order 12333 and assassination. One early news report revealed it was the nsas claimed authority for the collection of americans address books and buddy lists. Federal register classified national security information. Executive order 12333 and related documents aclu foia.
Executive order 12333 united states intelligence activities as amended by executive orders 284 2003, 355 2004 and 470 2008 preamble timely, accurate, and insightful information about the activities, capabilities, plans, and intentions of foreign. Jul 31, 2008 by the authority vested in me as president by the constitution and the laws of the united states of america, including the intelligence reform and terrorism prevention act of 2004 public law 108. Recall that executive order 12333 permits dissemination of signals intelligence data only in accordance with procedures established by the dni in coordination with the defense secretary and approved by the attorney general. United states intelligence activities open pdf 53 kb. Executive order 12333 united states intelligence activities as amended by executive orders 284 2003, 355 2004 and 470 2008 preamble timely, accurate, and insightful information about the activities, capabilities, plans, and intentions of foreign powers, organizations, and persons, and their agents, is essential to the national.
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