The Echelon program complied with FISA and obtained FISA warrants for all investigation of domestic targets. That does not seem to be the same as a program that considers itself to be above the jurisdiction of any court or governing body.
"The Echelon program complied with FISA and obtained FISA warrants for all investigation of domestic targets"
And how do you know that to be a fact? Any links to prove it?
What is your evidence upon which you base your statement? Recent reports of 1900s "60" minutes program on echelon use reveals that Senator Thurmond was eavesdropped upon.