Federal judge rules part of Patriot Act unconstitutional & Email Scam

"The ruling marks the first court decision to declare a part of the post-September 11, 2001 anti-terrorism statute unconstitutional, said David Cole, a Georgetown University law professor who argued the case on behalf of the Humanitarian Law Project.

In a ruling handed down late Friday and made available Monday, U.S. District Judge Audrey Collins said the ban on providing "expert advice or assistance" is impermissibly vague, in violation of the First and Fifth Amendments. "

www.cnn.com...

story.news.yahoo.com.../ap/20040126/ap_on_re_us/patriot_act

Well, at least it's a start!



[Edited on 26-1-2004 by Jonna]

[Edited on 26-1-2004 by Jonna]

YAAAAAY!

" Part of Patriot Act Ruled Unconstitutional "

I was thinking they were both ( PA 1&2 ) COMPLETELY Unconstitutional. Saying they are partially Unconstitutional, it's saying they are allmost Constitutional. It's just another way to say PA1&2 are legals.

I didn't want to start a new thread but check this out:

"(CNN) -- E-mail users are being warned about a new identity theft scam that tries to snare victims by accusing them of violating the government's anti-terrorism Patriot Act. "


www.cnn.com...

I applaud that judge for having the courage to make such a decision

While I haven't read the details...HOOORAAYYY!!! ... drinks are on me!!!