Legislation to Limit Use of State Secrets Privilege an Uphill Battle

The problems President Obama will likely face in this area may stem from his pledges - both during the campaign and currently - that he would make open government and transparency the hallmarks of his administration. But, in court cases, his lawyers have followed paths identical to those used by George W. Bush's Justice Department. This approach to secrecy, manifested in his use of the state secrets doctrine, has triggered widespread disappointment among ... Full Story »

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Posted by: Posted by Dwight Rousu - Nov 19, 2009 - 12:12 AM PST
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Edited by: Dwight Rousu - Nov 19, 2009 - 12:14 AM PST

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by Dwight Rousu - Nov. 19, 2009

The story updates the use or misuse of the state secrets argument by the Obama administration. Sketches of particular cases are used in the story. Well researched.

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