This program has been going on for 4 years, yet he only resigns when it's gotten public attention through leaks?
I wonder if he's one of the sources of the leaks? If so, toss his butt in jail.
This program didn't happen without oversight, and those who had the oversight responsiblility had legal recourse to fight the program.
While I commend the efforts of jurists to make sure the laws are being followed and our rights are being protected, it sounds like this particular jurist is playing political games because he hasn't gotten his way through legal means.
of course its politics. something like this doesn't happen by "chance" - its all part of an orchestrated move.