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Originally Posted by Rochard
Does the FBI legally have the right to knock on your door and say "We are here to search your records" even though they have no grounds of suspicion?
I mean, they can't just knock on my door and say "Hey, we think there might be a chance you use drugs so we want to search your house". Don't they have to have cause?
Isn't 2257 illegal search and seizure?
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They don't just knock on your door and demand to search your records. They will have a list of specific content that they are investigating (after going through your members area and choosing 'suspicious-looking' content).
The list is limited, and while they are on your premises, they can only look at the content that is on their list, which they must disclose to you. They do not require a warrant because it is a targeted investigation based on existing enforceable regulations.
You should be present during every part of the investigation and make copious notes, just in case the investigator makes a mistake -- they are not allowed to ask for any information other than what is on their list.
Just my 2 cents, not legal advice. Get a lawyer if you don't have one and join the FSC.
I can't post links to other sites yet, but this is my source: (note the spacing in the URL -- only way I could post the link).
h t t p :// w w w . firstamendment.com/media/2257%20Inspection%20Procedure%20Presentation.pdf