Libertarian Party Hails Patriot Act Ruling

September 27, 2007 |

“In the start of what could be a major setback for the Bush administration, a Federal judge ruled yesterday that portions of the Patriot Act were unconstitutional. U.S. District Judge Ann Aiken ruled the government had violated Oregon attorney Brandon Mayfield’s constitutional rights after conducting warrantless surveillance using powers granted in the controversial 2001 USA Patriot Act. ”