Judge: NYC can't use secret arguments

Source: Associated Press

The city must disclose its arguments about why documents on police surveillance of protesters before the 2004 Republican National Convention should be kept confidential, a judge ruled Tuesday.

U.S. Magistrate Judge James C. Francis IV in Manhattan said the court won't consider a sealed affidavit by David Cohen, the New York Police Department's commissioner for intelligence.

"Permitting the submission of secret argument is antithetical to our adversary system of justice," Francis wrote, ruling that a revised statement by Cohen must be submitted publicly.

The New York Civil Liberties Union is suing on behalf of some of more than 1,800 people arrested at the convention.

Read more: U.S. Magistrate Judge James C. Francis IV in Manhattan said the court won't consider a sealed affidavit by David Cohen, the New York Police Department's commissioner for intelligence.

I'm serious. Don't fuck with them.

:applause: Way to go Judge.

K&R

I thought I put it in
:hi:

...we can do whatever the fuck we want.... SHHH! don't tell!

They might "recycle".:banghead:

Judge: NYC can't use secret arguments

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080123/ap_on_re_us/convention_arrests_1

Doesn't he realize the maladministration is only trying to make the world safe for fascism? Who will protect poor little fascism, if not the judiciary?

Thank God there are still some sane people left in positions where they can make a difference.