Breaking News: Judge Rules Warrantless Wiretap of U.S. Charity Unconstitutional

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On March 31, 2010 a federal judge ruled the phone conversations of an Islamic charity, Al-Haramain, and two of its American lawyers were illegally wiretapped without a search warrant.  According to the New York Times, U.S. District Court Judge Vaughn Walker said there was enough evidence to demonstrate "they were subjected to warrantless electronic surveillance" and the Bush administration program that authorized it was unconstitutional.  Background on the case is available here.  A detailed summary will be posted on the Charity and Security Network soon.