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:: 7.23.2003 ::
Wow, I had no idea this had happened:WASHINGTON - The Justice Department raised strong objections Wednesday to a surprising House vote against covert "sneak and peek" searches in criminal investigations, a move that sponsors said reflected civil liberties concerns raised by the anti-terrorism USA Patriot Act.
By a solidly bipartisan 309-118 vote, the House struck the first serious blow against the law, passed shortly after the Sept. 11 attacks.
....civil liberties groups said that the vote underscored growing concern about the Patriot Act. They noted that three states — Alaska, Vermont and Hawaii — and 142 local governments have passed measures opposing the act, with some taking steps to prevent local officials from complying. This amendment still has to get by the Senate, so keep your eyes open.
:: Deb 6:21 PM :: permalink ::
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