What's to stop them in theory is the Constitution. It would require a subpoena, which requires showing probable cause to believe a particular person has violated a specific law. Of course as long as the current bunch is in the White House, you can never be too sure that the Constitution is still in effect.

But in any case, I don't see how such an organization could give you any more information than a breeder can.

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