August 15, 2007

'Terrorism' Case: Govt Says Facts Are Too Secret For The Defense To See

Some of Eisenberg's briefs have been redacted as well, because they are considered too sensitive for the public to see. But although Justice Department lawyers can see Eisenberg's redactions, he isn't allowed to see theirs.

In the Al-Haramain case, Eisenberg has had to respond to a government filing he was not allowed to see.

Asked Monday if there was any way, under the government's interpretation of the law, that someone could contest the surveillance program, a senior Justice Department official replied, "In the current context, no."


And we allow them to act this way.

It might not be you they are after today, but you might be the one tomorrow.

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