Bush Signs Spy Bill, ACLU Sues: “Marking a significant win over the Democrats, President Bush signed a bill into law Thursday that blesses his formerly secret, warrantless wiretapping powers and frees telecoms from privacy suits accusing them of illegally helping. But the ACLU has already filed suit, saying the new powers violate the Constitution.
(Via Wired News.)
Nadine Strossen resigned as president of the American Civil Liberties Union after serving for more than 17 years.
The Serene Life of a Fighter for Civil Liberties: “
Nadine Strossen served as the president of the A.C.L.U. for 18 years.”