An Emory University Law School panel last week addressed Edward Snowden’s revelations about the National Security Agency’s surveillance of Americans in an era of unprecedented electronic communication and data-collecting capabilities.

“As prosecutors and law enforcement officers, we have a tremendous amount of power,” said the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District, Sally Quillian Yates. “Where is the balance between keeping our country safe and protecting civil liberties?” she asked, adding that rapidly changing technology has created a new situation.

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