Court Strikes National Security Letter Provision of Patriot Act
NEW YORK - A federal court today struck down the amended Patriot Act's National Security Letter (NSL) provision.
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NEW YORK - A federal court today struck down the amended Patriot Act's National Security Letter (NSL) provision.
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