NSA's warrantless wiretap program is history

http://www.cnn.com/2006/POLITICS/08/...uit/index.html

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The defendants "are permanently enjoined from directly or indirectly utilizing the Terrorist Surveillance Program (TSP) in any way, including, but not limited to, conducting warrantless wiretaps of telephone and Internet communications, in contravention of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act and Title III," she wrote.

She further declared that the program "violates the separation of powers doctrine, the Administrative Procedures Act, the First and Fourth amendments to the United States Constitution, the FISA and Title III."

She went on to say that "The president of the United States ... has undisputedly violated the Fourth in failing to procure judicial orders."

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Finally, Bush Jr. is revealed to be the Sith Lord.

Fills me with the sweet smell of freedom.

Seriously, made my day. It's not the last we hear of this, not even close, but still great, great news.

Should pave the way for impeachment imo (which I think he deserves because of this).

Impeachment would be an excellent way to waste Congress' time on something that will never lead to anything other than hot air anyway.

By the time Bush is impeached it would be 2008 anyways.

It is the exactly the proper use of Congress' time. You wanna talk wasting Congress' time, lets talk about the debates about Terri Schiavo, flag burning, etc.

Biff is right, though, he probably won't get impeached. Which is IMO a shame.

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Originally Posted by LogicalSolution

By the time Bush is impeached it would be 2008 anyways.

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Impeached just means to bring charges against... it does not mean they kick him out of office.

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Originally Posted by TobalRox

Impeached just means to bring charges against... it does not mean they kick him out of office.

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I am aware of the process, he would not even formally be charged before 2008, he has too many allies in congress. This is why the filibuster was invented.

He's still going to do it, anyway. You guys act as if this is really going to stop him.

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Originally Posted by LogicalSolution

This is why the filibuster was invented.

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YOU CAN'T STOP THE FILIBUSTER!

This is a small victory, but an important one nonetheless. Even a slight bit of accountability for this criminal presidency is better than nothing at all.