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Down To The Wire: Assessing The Constitutionality Of The National Security Agency's Warrantless Wiretapping Program: Exit The Rule Of Law, Fletcher Baldwin, Robert Shaw
Down To The Wire: Assessing The Constitutionality Of The National Security Agency's Warrantless Wiretapping Program: Exit The Rule Of Law, Fletcher Baldwin, Robert Shaw
Fletcher N. Baldwin
The article discusses the constitutionality of warrantless wiretapping surveillance by the National Security Agency (NSA) on U.S. citizens. The wiretapping program existed weeks after the September 11, 2001 attacks, on the justification that Congress authorized the president to wiretap U.S. citizens without a warrant, and that the president had inherent authority as commander-in-chief. But it is argued that Congress did not expressly authorize the president to conduct warrantless wiretapping and that he does not have such inherent authority.
We intend this Article to be a commentary on the constitutionality of the NSA wiretapping program solely as it relates to the …
The United States Supreme Court: A Creative Check Of Institutional Misdirection?, Fletcher N. Baldwin
The United States Supreme Court: A Creative Check Of Institutional Misdirection?, Fletcher N. Baldwin
Fletcher N. Baldwin
In the Comment which follows Professor Baldwin presents a brief for an extremely creative Supreme Court. In contrast to those who suggest limiting the function of the Court, either by subject matter or by judicial restraint, the author would have it protect the compact upon which the community is based, by taking an active role to insure that the compensation implied in the compact flows in fact not only to the community but to the individual.
Mission Creep In National Security Law, Fletcher N. Baldwin Jr., Daniel R. Koslosky
Mission Creep In National Security Law, Fletcher N. Baldwin Jr., Daniel R. Koslosky
Fletcher N. Baldwin
Many anti-terrorism measures are enacted with broad public support. There is often a general willingness on the part of the public to accept greater civil liberties deprivations in the face of a specific threat, or otherwise in times of general crisis, than would otherwise be the case. Sweeping anti-terrorism legislation is frequently crafted in reaction to the presence, or perceived presence, of immense, imminent danger. The medium and long-term consequences of the legislation may not fully be comprehended when political leaders and policymakers take swift action in the face strong public pressure in light of a recent terrorist attack or …