Government
Mar. 19, 2009
Islamic Group Finds Rare Success Challenging Warrantless Surveillance
As a designated terrorist organization, the Al-Haramain Islamic Foundation is not the most sympathetic of plaintiffs. Yet, it has thus far been the only plaintiff to have any success challenging the warrantless wiretapping program undertaken by then-President George W. Bush after the attacks of Sept. 11, 2001.
Daily Journal Staff Writer
SAN FRANCISCO - As a designated terrorist organization, the Al-Haramain Islamic Foundation is not the most sympathetic of plaintiffs. Yet, it has thus far been the only plaintiff to have any success challenging the warrantless wiretapping program undertaken by then-President George W. Bush after the attacks of Sept. 11, 2001.
The main reason for Al-Haramain's success - and the main reason Oakland attorn...
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