Obama government tries to block surveillance case

The US Justice Department has invoked the state secrets privilege in a bid to stop legal action over Bush-era wiretapping.

Obama government tries to block surveillance case

The US Justice Department has invoked the state secrets privilege in a bid to stop legal action over Bush-era wiretapping.

The move marks the first time the Obama administration has used the power under its new policy on such cases.

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