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Thank you for the explanation. Really interesting to know more about it.
Although I live in a different country so over here it might be different.
It's interesting to know the capabilities of the 911 dispatch, however I believe this is different with intelligence agencies. When I see what Snowden leaked, the location data isn't just from cell towers but also from the phone GPS itself, as well as wifi data. Those agencies often operate in a large grey area, or just outside the law. Loads of reasons to track someone without a court order. Look at the terrorist act which came after 9/11. Loads of bypasses when it comes to "terrorists". Holding indefinitely without charge, denying legal advice or a phone call for example. Claim someone is a terrorist and you don't need a judge anymore.
When Trump wants agencies (like ICE for example) to have an easier job to track undocumented immigrants, he can change the law (especially with a majority in the supreme court and government). Look at Hitler. When he came to power he managed to change the law for so many things to do the most horrific acts. A law is only a law until it is changed.
You can scream "you can't do this, we have rights!" but those rights can be taken away in an instant (look at abortion for example, or slavery when incarcerated in certain states). You have rights until you don't.