Good News on the Civil Liberties Front

U.S. District Judge Victor Marrero Ruled parts of Patriot Act unconstitutional, specifically the national security letters, which allow the state security apparatus to demand "business data" without a judicial review, and prevent those served from discussing this, even with their lawyers.

U.S. District Judge Victor Marrero said the government orders must be subject to meaningful judicial review and that the recently rewritten Patriot Act "offends the fundamental constitutional principles of checks and balances and separation of powers."

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The law was written "reflects an attempt by Congress and the executive to infringe upon the judiciary's designated role under the Constitution," Marrero wrote.

One wonders how long before the Bush dogs come up with another version of these star chamber orders.