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The “PATRIOT” Act turns 10

Today is the 10th anniversary of the KGB USA/PATRIOT Act. A large portion of this disturbing law is still on the books, though there has been a some progress getting parts ruled unconstitutional. Read more from the EFF.

Constitution?

Must watch! This is scary. We had come to expect stuff like this from G. W. Bush, but not Obama. He did vote for the renewal of the KGB act, so we can’t expect too much. Visit msnbc.com for Breaking News, World News, and News about the Economy Visit msnbc.com for Breaking News, World News, [...]

FISA Amendments Act

Aaarrgg! The senate just passed the FISA Amendments Act. The version passed includes immunity from prosecution for telecom companies assisting in illegal wiretapping of americans. Both Indiana senators (Bayh and Lugar) voted yea. Obama voted yea. McCain didn’t vote.

Second Amendment

It looks like at least part of the Bill of Rights will survive the Bush administration. Yesterday the Supreme Court ruled that the Second Amendment is an individual right. Now we just need them to eliminate the KGB Act. (Officially known as the USA PATRIOT Act.)