NSA Whistleblower Russell Tice Reports Illegal Domestic Surveillance
NSA intelligence analyst Russell Tice contacts the Senate Intelligence Committee and journalists to report illegal domestic surveillance programs targeting American citizens without warrants. Tice revealed that NSA was conducting mass surveillance of Americans’ communications under programs that violated FISA and the Fourth Amendment. His disclosures preceded and corroborated the New York Times’ reporting on warrantless surveillance, showing systematic constitutional violations.
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- Bush Lets U.S. Spy on Callers Without Courts (2005-12-16)
- Whistle-Blower Had to Fight NSA, LA Times to Tell Story (2006-01-10)
- Former NSA Official Criticizes Agency's Domestic Surveillance (2006-01-26)
- NPR: Coast Guard Noted Intelligence Gaps in Ports Deal (2006-02-27)
- National Security Implications of Dubai Ports World Deal (2006-02-15)
- Wikipedia: Dubai Ports World Controversy
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