0:25-mj-06656-1 USA v. SEALED Application and Order for Pen Register / Trap & Trace with Non-Disclosure
Case Summary
USA v. SEALED involves an application and order for a pen register and trap and trace device with a non-disclosure provision. This criminal matter concerns court authorization for electronic surveillance to capture dialing, routing, addressing, or signaling information. The non-disclosure order restricts parties from revealing the surveillance to protect the investigation's integrity. This case reflects standard law enforcement procedures under federal surveillance statutes.
Stage
Court order issued
Timeline
1 event
Coverage
1 article
Sources
1
Key Issues
- • Pen register/trap and trace
- • Electronic surveillance
- • Non-disclosure order
- • Criminal investigation
Case Timeline
1 event0:25-mj-06656-1 USA v. SEALED Application and Order for Pen Register / Trap & Trace with Non-Disclosure
The court issued an order granting a motion related to the use of a pen register and trap and trace device, which are tools used to capture phone call and electronic communication metadata. The order includes a non-disclosure provision, meaning the details of the surveillance and the order itself are kept confidential. This allows law enforcement to collect information without alerting the target, aiding in ongoing investigations.