Executive Law
Presidential Finding
Definition
Legal directive authorizing covert intelligence operations requiring presidential signature, typically for non-combat zone activities
Related Theories (2)
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
Presidential Findings as Assassination Tool
The government uses Presidential Findings to legally authorize the assassination of whistleblowers who reveal classified technology, bypassing normal legal protections.