Defense lawyers want convictions based on warrantless wiretaps tossed

Lawyers in several states have filed motions to have convictions tossed of those clients whose calls were monitored by the NSA without a warrant on the grounds that it violates the constitution. Bush has argued that it is within his authority by the constitution and the War Powers Act to wiretap individuals if its for national security purposes. He also referred to the FISA (Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act).