October 15, 2004

Federal Court Overturns Law-Enforcement Powers Expanded in Patriot Act

By SCOTT CARLSON

A U.S. District Court has struck down a provision of a law that allows government officials to demand a wide range of communications records from Internet-service providers and to forbid recipients of the letters to tell anyone about the orders. Opponents say the provision, which was expanded in the USA Patriot Act, violates the privacy of those who use computer networks, including those at colleges.

With consideration for "the implications of its ruling and the importance of the

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