U.S. District Judge Anna Diggs Taylor of Detroit has ruled that the Bush Administration’s warrantless wiretapping program — uncovered by a media investigation some eight months ago — is unconstitutional. Civil libertarians are hailing the decision as a major victory. The suit, brought by the American Civil Liberties Union and other advocacy groups, claimed that the program violated the First and Fourth Amendments. Taylor agreed, noting that “there are no hereditary kings in America, and no powers not created by the Constitution.”
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Civil Libertarians Claim Victory With Warrantless Wiretap Ruling
Posted by: Erika Morphy August 18, 2006 02:00 PMU.S. District Judge Anna Diggs Taylor of Detroit has ruled that the Bush Administration’s warrantless wiretapping program — uncovered by a media investigation some eight months ago — is unconstitutional. Civil libertarians are hailing the decision as a major victory. The suit, brought by the American Civil Liberties Union and other advocacy groups, claimed that the program violated the First and Fourth Amendments. Taylor agreed, noting that “there are no hereditary kings in America, and no powers not created by the Constitution.”