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Civil Rights

Jan. 7, 2009

Judge Revives Warrantless Spying Suit

An Islamic charity that claims it was illegally spied on by the Bush Administration can proceed with its lawsuit against the government, Chief Judge Vaughn R. Walker of the Northern District of California ruled Monday afternoon.

By Rebecca Beyer Daily Journal Staff Writer

SAN FRANCISCO - An Islamic charity that claims it was illegally spied on by the Bush Administration can proceed with its lawsuit against the government, Chief Judge Vaughn R. Walker of the Northern District of California ruled Monday afternoon.

The nonprofit, Al-Haramain, has been trying to access a sealed document it claims proves the warrantless wiretapping took place. Walker had previously ruled the ...

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