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Using Tor in America: What the Law Actually Says — and What Law Enforcement Can Actually Do

Using Tor in America: What the Law Actually Says — and What Law Enforcement Can Actually Do

Tor is legal to use in the United States, but that simple fact often gets buried under sensationalized coverage of dark web prosecutions. This investigative piece cuts through the noise, examining what federal law actually prohibits, what capabilities law enforcement realistically possesses, and why the fear surrounding Tor usage frequently outpaces the legal reality.