Under the PATRIOT Act, the FBI can issue a ____ to compel banks, Internet service providers, and credit reporting companies to turn over information about their customers without a court order simply on the basis that information is needed for an ongoing investigation.
A) warrant
B) National Security Letter
C) roving wiretap
D) trap and trace order

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The FBI can issue a National Security Letter (NSL) to compel companies such as banks, Internet service providers, and credit reporting companies to turn over information about their customers without a court order under the PATRIOT Act. NSLs can be issued based on the mere assertion that the information is needed for an ongoing national security investigation.

Under the PATRIOT Act, the FBI Can Issue a ____