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Wiretapping Program Ruled Legal

BuhDuh writes "The New York Times is carrying a story concerning that well known bastion of legal authority, the 'Foreign Intelligence Surveillance' court, which has ruled that the National Security Agency's warrantless eavesdropping program was perfectly legal. It says, 'A federal intelligence court, in a rare public opinion, is expected to issue a major ruling validating the power of the president and Congress to wiretap international phone calls and intercept e-mail messages without a court order, even when Americans' private communications may be involved, according to a person with knowledge of the opinion.'"

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  1. Re:Motherfucking son of bitch. by oodaloop · · Score: 5, Funny

    Every last one of these sons of bitches should be in jail.

    What, without a speedy trial by a jury of their peers? Isn't that unconstitutional?

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  2. In other news by canajin56 · · Score: 5, Funny

    In other news, the Fox Court has ruled that hen-house raids by foxes are legal. Shocking.

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