Perkins Coie Partner Michael Sussmann Quoted in New York Times on FISA Bill


February 14, 2008 | Posted by Editor | Print this page

Perkins Coie Partner Michael Sussmann was quoted in a recent, front-page article in The New York Times concerning the impact of Senate agreement on broad amendments to the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA).

In the article, "Senate Votes to Expand Spy Powers," Sussmann noted that this represents "a dramatic restructuring of surveillance law." He points to the impact from removing court review in selecting targets for wiretapping.