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    NSA's Bulk Collection of Phone Records Is Illegal, Court Rules

    Since Edward Snowden revealed massive data collection by the National Security Agency, Congress has been debating whether authorization should be renewed. Today, a federal appeals court in New York ruled it's illegal .

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    By Warren Olney • May 7, 2015 • 6m Listen

    Since Edward Snowden revealed massive data collection by the National Security Agency, Congress has been debating whether authorization should be renewed. Today, a federal appeals court in New York ruled it's illegal. This morning, Attorney General Loretta Lynch told a Senate Committee, "We are reviewing that decision but given the time issues involving the expiration of it, we are also, and have been, working with this body and others to look for ways to reauthorize Section 215 in a way that does preserve its efficacy and protect privacy." Damian Paletta is national security and intelligence reporter for the Wall Street Journal.

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      Warren Olney

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      Producer, 'To the Point'

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      Producer, 'One year Later'

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      Damian Paletta

      Washington Post

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    1 of 3
    Clinton Foundation Scandal: Smear Campaign or Selling Access?
    1. 1:19NSA's Bulk Collection of Phone Records Is Illegal, Court RulesYou’re reading this
    2. 8:10Clinton Cash: Corruption or Conspiracy?
    3. 42:33The First Self-Driving Semi-Truck Revs Up
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