FBI demands library records under Patriot Act

Using powers granted to them under the Patriot Act, the FBI demanded circulation records from a Connecticut library.

On Friday, September 9, federal judge ruled the Patriot Act's gag order unconstitutional, but stayed the ruling until September 20 for the government to appeal. The gag order was reinstated by the US Court of Appeals, and the Supreme Court denied the appeal, saying the U.S. District Court of Appeals should be given time to consider the consitutionality of the case.

Background, links, and on-going coverage are available from the Connecticut Library Association site.