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, Memorandum to Mr. J. B. Adams Re: Surreptitious Entries By memorandum dated 8-19-75, however, the Department made it clear that it was attempting to determine whether the surreptitious entries involved violations of Title 18, U. S. Code, Sections 241 and 242. ection 241 concerns conspiracy against the rights of citizens and carries criminal penalties of a fine of not more than $10, 000 or imprisonment of not more than 10 years, or both. If death results, the penalty is imprisonment for any term of years or for life. Section 242 concerns deprivation of rights under color of law and carries criminal penaities of a fine of not more than $1, 000 or imprisonment of not more than 1 year, or both. If death results, imprisonment for any term of years or life. The attached memorandum to the Assistant Attorney General, Civil Rights Division, requests Clarification of the purpose of the inquiry and requests that if the Department is currently contemplating possible_ “eriminal prosecution of FBI personnel involved in surreptitious entries, then appropriate personnel should be so advised. Attached memorandum also states our belief that personnel to whom we address this inquiry should be advised of the possibility of civil litigation growing out of disclosure of participation in surreptitious entries. In that regard, the Assistant Attorney General is requested to provide a statement regarding the Department's position on providing representation for FBI personne] in civil litigations arising out of surreptitious entries in order that appropriate personnel may be informed. RECOMMENDATION: That the attached memorandum to Assistant Attorney General, Civil Rights Division, be approved and sent. wee lie