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SDNY Blog | October 17, 2013

ACLU Brings FOIA Suit to Uncover Use of NSA Evidence in Criminal Cases

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Charles A. Michael

Civil Liberties, NSA, FOIA, Judge Sweet

Overview

The complaint is here, and appears to have been prompted by this N.Y. Times article. The case is before Judge Sweet.

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Charles A. Michael
Charles Michael is an accomplished commercial litigator who resolutely defends clients in high stakes disputes and arbitrations. He has successfully represented both plaintiffs and defendants in a...

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Commercial Trials & Litigation, Appeals & Advocacy, Securities Enforcement, White-Collar Defense

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