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Judge: Parts of Patriot Act Unconstitutional

Revised legislation violates separation of powers, 1st Amendment

By Wesley Oliver, Newser Staff

Posted Sep 6, 2007 4:03 PM CDT

(Newser) – The Patriot Act violates the Constitution by allowing unreasonable searches and seizures, violating separation of powers, and denying free speech, a federal judge ruled today in striking down parts of the revised legislation. Judge Victor Marrero said investigators must obtain court approval before ordering ISPs... Read full story »

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