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Topic: Judge strikes down section of U.S. Patriot Act
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Anchoress
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posted 29 September 2004 09:14 PM
Woo Hoo I was so excited when I saw this headline I haven't even read it yet.NEW YORK - Parts of the controversial U.S. Patriot Act have been declared unconstitutional. quote:
A federal judge in New York issued a ruling on Wednesday, in favour of a challenge by the American Civil Liberties Union. The ACLU questioned the power the FBI has to demand confidential financial records from companies as part of terrorism investigations. Under the act the FBI can demand confidential customer records from communication companies, such as internet service providers or telephone companies. But Judge Victor Marrero said that "democracy abhors undue secrecy" and ruled in favour against the U.S. government, saying the act goes against constitutional protection against unreasonable searches. He also said it violated free speech rights.
From: Vancouver babblers' meetup July 9 @ Cafe Deux Soleil! | Registered: Nov 2003
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