That's actually the point. The government attempted to extend the state secrets defense to cover the NSA's covert activities. But, they've been shot down by thi

That's actually the point. The government attempted to extend the state secrets defense to cover the NSA's covert activities. But, they've been shot down by this court. Not only do they have to find new cover to justify keeping this in the dark, it also inspires the hope that some of this carte blanche activity granted by the kangaroo FISA Court (and by Chief Roberts to some extent) can be successfully challenged. And, in general, that the need for secrecy (and the activity itself) will someday need to be justified in total.