Report: Assesssment of Secret Surveillance Programs

A July 2009 report by five agency Inspectors Generals puts the spotlight on another "anti-terrorism" measure that fails to augment national security but infringes on civil liberties. Without identifying any specific activities, the unclassified report refers to "Presidential Surveillance Programs" (PSP) authorized by the Bush administration in the aftermath of 9/11.

The report describes "conflicting views surrounding the legality" of parts of the PSP and questions the benefits received from the information collected. The 38 page document is a fraction of the entire classified document.

A summary of the report is available here.