The Bush Administration's over-reaching has now been restrained again by the courts. Earlier rulings limited the administration's plans for military tribunals. Now...
Federal judge orders end to wiretap program
A federal judge ruled Thursday that the government’s warrantless wiretapping program is unconstitutional and ordered an immediate halt to it. The White House said it “couldn't disagree” more with the ruling.
U.S. District Judge Anna Diggs Taylor in Detroit became the first judge to strike down the National Security Agency’s program, which she says violates the rights to free speech and privacy as well as the separation of powers enshrined in the Constitution.
I believe this is the approriate ruling (as I have discussed here). There are laws on the books to allow for wiretaps of a highly sensitive nature. If necessary, new laws could be written. When necessary to protect America, searches/wiretaps should be used- with a warrant.
I'm very pleased to read that we may be moving back towards respect for the Constitution. Fear of terrorism should not be turned into a blank check for this administration, or future administrations, to do damage to American liberties.
GP
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