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Judge Rules Against Patriot Ac A federal judge in New York rules that a portion of the USA Patriot Act is unconstitutional. The judge said the FBI's power to demand records from companies does not provide sufficient oversight or controls. NPR's Larry Abramson reports.

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Federal Judge Rules Against Part of Patriot Act

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A federal judge in New York rules that a portion of the USA Patriot Act is unconstitutional. The judge said the FBI's power to demand records from companies does not provide sufficient oversight or controls. NPR's Larry Abramson reports.