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> and act as if they are immune from consequences of abuse (which they are, presently). As are you and I. You can't be retroactively convicted of a crime if it
by res0nat0r 13y ago
> and act as if they are immune from consequences of abuse (which they are, presently).
As are you and I. You can't be retroactively convicted of a crime if it was not against the law at the time.
- john_b 13y agoThere is more subtlety in this case. The NSA has interpreted the law in a specific way which justifies their activities. If the Supreme Court later determines that interpretation is invalid, they most definitely can be convicted of a crime. If the Supreme Court instead determines that their interpretation of the law was valid, but that the law itself was unconstitutional, then ex post facto protection would apply.