Mari Frank Interviews James Dempsey, Esq, Policy Director of the Center For Democracy and Technology 1 18 06

Jim Dempsey reveals the truth about NSA spying on Americans and why it is illegal. The President has said NSA nees the power to spy on Americans wiithout a warrant- in reality the warrants are easy to get- in 20 years only 4 or 5 have been denied, No one would want the government to be limited in its duty to fight terrorism- but securing a warrant - which requires some judicial oversite keeps our democracy safe. Jim also discusses the civil liberty issues of the Patriot Act.