NSA warrantless surveillance controversy
All wiretapping of American citizens by the National Security Agency requires a warrant from a three judge court set up under the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act.
BREAKING: Citing Four-Day Old Surveillance Law, Bush Seeks Dismissal of Law
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Four days after President Bush signed controversial legislation legalizing some warrantless surveillance of Americans, the administration is citing the law in a surprise motion today urging a federal judge to dismisss a lawsuit challenging the NSA spy program.
Published on Saturday 31st of July 2010 08:24:36 AM
Bush administration concedes legal flaws in American surveillance program
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The Bush administration has agreed to disband a controversial warrantless surveillance program run by the NSA, replacing it with a new effort that will be overseen by FISA courts. It will oversee eavesdropping on telephone calls and email to and from the US. It was an attempt to derail legal challenges now in the federal courts.
Published on Saturday 31st of July 2010 08:24:36 AM
Senate Creates Loop-hole For Eavesdropping Bill
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Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist is planning to combine the controversial legislation over military commissions for terrorists and the Geneva convention with the radical Senate spy bill that legalizes the NSA's warrantless wiretapping program, re-defining the term "electronic surveillance."
Published on Saturday 31st of July 2010 08:24:36 AM
Your world. Delivered. To the NSA
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What a surprise. The National Security Agency could have legally monitored ordinarily confidential communications between doctors and patients or attorneys and their clients, the Justice Department said Friday of its controversial warrantless surveillance program.
Published on Saturday 31st of July 2010 08:24:36 AM
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