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Judges and Judiciary

Jan. 31, 2008

Lawmakers Mull More Judicial Power in State-Secrets Cases

Concerned about the Bush administration's increasing invocation of the state-secrets privilege in high-stakes litigation, Congress is considering giving judges more guidance on how to handle these cases.

By Lawrence Hurley
Daily Journal Staff Writer
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      WASHINGTON - Concerned about the Bush administration's increasing invocation of the state-secrets privilege in high-stakes litigation, Congress is considering giving judges more guidance on how to handle these cases.
      Supporters of such a proposal cite one of 39 wiretapping cases consolidated before ...

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