Which part you ask? The part where the FBI can secretly get your access records from libraries and ISPs via so called "National Security Letters". The big deal is that the "Letters" have no judicial oversight (so no court is involved) and have a "gag" restriction on the recipient so they cannot let you know that your records have been retrieved.
ARS Technica has a great article on the ruling and the judges scathing rip on the bypassing of the checks and balances set forth in the Constitution by the current administration.
This is, obviously, not the last was have heard about this but it is a very good start!
Technorati Tags: Patriot Act, Constitution
ARS Technica has a great article on the ruling and the judges scathing rip on the bypassing of the checks and balances set forth in the Constitution by the current administration.
This is, obviously, not the last was have heard about this but it is a very good start!
Technorati Tags: Patriot Act, Constitution
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