A question for Mukasey's confirmation ...
by
muduka
09/17/2007, 9:18 PM #
In his Mar. 2004 essay he says ...
"
What about the section the librarians were so concerned about, Section 215? Well, it bears some mention that the word library
appears nowhere in that section. What the section does authorize is the
issuance of subpoenas for tangible things, including business records,
but only upon approval by the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court.
Such a subpoena can direct everyone, including the record keeper, not
to disclose the subpoena to anyone, including to the person whose
records were obtained. That section also specifically forbids
investigation of a citizen or a lawful alien solely on the basis of
activity protected by the First Amendment. It requires that the Justice
Department report to Congress every six months on subpoenas issued
under it. At last report, there have been no such subpoenas issued to
libraries. Indeed, there have been no such subpoenas, period.
"
After all that we have heard about the Gonzo DoJ since 2004, does he still stand by the above? Will he make sure that the word of the law was followed?