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Admin Seeks Dismissal of Wiretap Suit

HeadlineJan 26, 2007

Back in the United States, the Bush administration has asked a U.S. appeals court to dismiss a lawsuit challenging its warrantless domestic spy program. The White House says the case is moot since it decided this month to seek wiretap approval from the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court. Plaintiffs, including the American Civil Liberties Union, say they’ll challenge the administration’s request.

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