[palmer]

If there were the slightest chance that the police action in this case were illegal, the ACLU would be on it like maggots on carrion.

Wrong. The ACLU would be on the case if these illegal searches had resulted in evidence against anyone involved in a crime (including the terrorist himself). Otherwise they don't care. You need to read up on exclusionary legal cases and the ACLU.

[Alaska Wolf]

You need to read up on exclusionary legal cases and the ACLU.

If there is any chance the ACLU can make headlines or money, they'll jump on it.