Executive Law

Presidential Finding

Definition

Legal directive authorizing covert intelligence operations requiring presidential signature, typically for non-combat zone activities

Related Theories (1)

Presidential Authorization Required
The MH370 operation required a presidential finding with Obama authorization given the non-combat zone status and gang of eight Congressional notification requirements

Related Evidence (1)

testimony Shawn Naylor's explanation on Danny Jones podcast about CIA extrajudicial killing legal requirements, presidential findings, and gang of eight Congressional briefings for non-combat zone operational authorization
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