Government
Jan. 1, 2010
Obama Keeps Up Use of State Secrets
When Barack Obama became president, some plaintiffs' attorneys believed he would turn back the tide of secrecy that had washed over the government's wartime programs. But much to their surprise, he did the opposite.
Daily Journal Staff Writer
When Barack Obama became president, some plaintiffs' attorneys believed he would turn back the tide of secrecy that had washed over the government's wartime programs.
But much to their surprise, he did the opposite.
Nearly a year later, he continues to fight lawsuits by asserting the state secrets privilege, just as his predecessor did.
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