Funny Patriot Act Poster

A federal judge has already found that the NSL statute is unconstitutional, but the government appealed the ruling. In an amicus brief filed Wednesday, EFF and the National Security Archive argue that the excessive secrecy surrounding the use of NSLs undermines government accountability and enables widespread misuse of authority.

 

Previously I posted that the FBI has been misusing National Security Letters. EFF shares their findings through a well thought out display of the documents provided by the Department of Justice, but only in response to the Federal Judge’s Order.

 

A case to watch:

 

EFF v. Department of Justice, 07-656-JDB D.D.C. filed April 10, 2007

OIG LogoAccording to the Department of Justice, Office of Inspector General the short answer is, “YES!” In the DOJ OIG Report you will see how the IG found the routine use (misuse) of NSL’s and in its companion report you’ll learn how the FBI used Section 215 for Business Records.

 

I don’t know which is more troubling, the fact that the FBI does this or that it takes the IG to find out. Civil Liberties are a mirage.

 

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