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Statement by Chief Judge Vaughn Walker of the Northern District of California

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 16:08:35 +0000

[The Court held that FISA preempts the state secrets privilege and that the President's authorities under Article II of the Constitution do not give him the power to overrule FISA. This decision dramatically undermines key arguments for telecom immunity on the eve of the Senate vote on the FISA bill, set for next week.]

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Statement by Chief Judge Vaughn Walker of the Northern District of California