Crooks and Liars

Wednesday September 26, 2007 10:49 am

BREAKING: Two more provisions of Patriot Act struck down (UPDATED with video)

By bluegal

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And we have lots to celebrate because a federal judge cited a provision of a little-used document known as "The Bill of Rights."

Wapo: A federal judge in Oregon ruled Wednesday that two provisions of the USA Patriot Act are unconstitutional, marking the second time in as many weeks that the anti-terrorism law has come under attack in the courts. ...Judge Ann Aiken ruled that the Patriot Act violates the Constitution because it "permits the executive branch of government to conduct surveillance and searches of American citizens without satisfying the probable cause requirements of the Fourth Amendment." Read more...