Warrantless Wiretaps

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Warrantless Wiretaps

President Bush signed legislation on Sunday which expands the administration's ability to conduct wiretaps without a court order. We'll talk about the specifics of the new law and the ongoing debate over executive office powers.

President Bush signed legislation on Sunday which expands the administration's ability to conduct wiretaps without a court order. We'll talk about the specifics of the new law and the ongoing debate over executive office powers.

Guests

David Rivkin

attorney in private practice and former Justice Department official during the Reagan and George H.W. Bush administrations. Worked in the Office of the Vice President for Dan Quayle.

Evan Perez

reporter, Wall Street Journal

Greg Nojeim

senior counsel, Center for Democracy and Technology

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