Judge refuses to dismiss spying lawsuit (Take THAT, Chimpolini!!)

[CatWoman]

SAN FRANCISCO - A federal judge Thursday refused to dismiss a lawsuit challenging the Bush administration's domestic spying program, rejecting government claims that allowing the case to go forward could expose state secrets and jeopardize the war on terror.

U.S. District Judge Vaughn Walker said the warrantless eavesdropping has been so widely reported that there appears to be no danger of spilling secrets.

Dozens of lawsuits alleging that telecommunications companies and the government are illegally intercepting Americans' communications without warrants have been filed. This is the first time a judge has ruled on the government's claim of a "state secrets privilege."

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20060720/ap_on_re_us/domestic_spying_lawsuit

[SeattleGirl]

1. Well, thank goodness!

I love it that he said the eavesdropping "has been so widely reported that there appears to be no danger of spilling secrets." Wish he would have added that Chimpolini himself has flapped his gums about it numerous times. It always amazes me (thought I suppose it shouldn't) that Bush, et al, think they can put something out there, and then, when someone questions it, can "take it back" and just expect that people will forget about it. Amazing.

But I am glad the judge made that ruling. Of course, the Bushies will just take it to another court, but any slapdown of these criminals is a good slapdown.

[MissWaverly]

2. Hooray for Justice, the Constitution and the Right to Privacy

But let Judgment run down as waters, and righteousness as a mighty stream.
Amos 5:24