JUSTICE DEPARTMENT - SOME THOUGHTS ON ITS PAST, PRESENT AND FUTURE

• NCJ Number: 30846
• Journal: Illinois Bar Journal Volume: 64 Issue: 4 Dated: (DECEMBER 1975) Pages: 216-225
• Author(s): E H LEVI
• Date Published: 1975
• Length: 10 pages
• Corporate Author: Illinois State Bar Assoc
• Publication Format: Article
• Publication Type: Historical Overview
• Language: English
• Country: United States of America
• Note: ADAPTATION OF A SPEECH PRESENTED BY ATTORNEY GENERAL EDWARD H LEVI BEFORE A MEETING OF THE AMERICAN BAR ASSOCIATION, MONTREAL, CANADA, AUGUST 13, 1975

Annotation

REVIEW OF FOUR PROBLEMS OF NATIONAL ATTENTION CONCERNING DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE FUNCTIONS AND AGENCIES.

Abstract

AMBIGUITIES IN LEGISLATION ESTABLISHING THE FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION ARE DISCUSSED AND A SUMMARY OF PROPOSED GUIDELINES TO GOVERN FUTURE CONDUCT IS INCLUDED. HISTORICAL LOOKS AT THE DEPARTMENT'S USE OF ELECTRONIC SURVEILLANCE AND THE EXPANDING FUNCTIONS OF THE CIVIL RIGHTS DIVISION ARE PROVIDED. BRIEF COVERAGE IS ALSO ACCORDED THE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT'S CURRENT WORK IN THE AREA OF CRIME CONTROL.