August 17, 2006
NSA Wiretapping
As others have noted, Congress is trying to give the power to the president, though it’s unclear if that will actually make it constitutional (though, clearly, has a better shot than just having the President say it’s within his power).
My guess is the Govt won’t appeal this round, waiting for congress, and then making someone sue again.
Update: I was wrong. CNN is reporting the Govt will appeal.
Comments:dolphin said (at August 17, 2006 11:29 AM):
Like you, I'm not sure any legislation Congress passed on the matter (other than an Amendment of course) would be constitutional, but I'd feel at least a little better just for having the pros and cons argued on by a large group of people and then voted on as opposed to one man simply deciding he has that power.
Henry said (at August 17, 2006 11:47 AM):
I agree, though just hope that there actually is a debate, rather than just a rubber stamp.