The 4th Ammendment vs FISA

WorldwideStandared some detailed information about the NSA/FISA controversy.

It appears the careful definition of “electronic surveillance” as used in FISA exempts the program from FISA. This is evident when you re-read the original New York Times article and realize that the government officials were not concerned about FISA but rather 4th Amendment violations. It’s interesting that talking head law professors are not concerned about the Fourth Amendment, but rather about FISA. This strongly suggests that Bush is on firm legal footing.

Interesting comment by Daniel McKivergan who posted the article. Though it shouldn’t surprise anyone that MSM would emphasis FISA over the actual Constitutional questions. Posted FYI.