White House Wants Search Limits Overturned

I wish I didn't think this is directed at something besides terrorism...--Dictynna

By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

Published: May 27, 2005

Filed at 11:22 p.m. ET

WASHINGTON (AP) -- The Bush administration asked a federal appeals court Friday to restore its ability to compel Internet service providers to turn over information about their customers or subscribers as part of its fight against terrorism.

The legal filing with the 2nd Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals in New York comes amid a debate in Congress over renewal of the Patriot Act and whether to expand the FBI's power to seek records without the approval of a judge or grand jury.