[sheltonmac]

Limbaugh has maintained his innocence throughout the investigation and argues that the case threatens the privacy rights of all Floridians.

The whole question of the legality of the seizure of Rush's medical records stems from the fact that he wasn't notified of the warrant that gave prosecuters access to those records. Rush, as we all know, was a proponent of the Patriot Act, which calls for secret "sneak-and-peek" warrants. Might this be an example of poetic justice?

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[joesbucks]

The whole question of the legality of the seizure of Rush's medical records stems from the fact that he wasn't notified of the warrant that gave prosecuters access to those records. Rush, as we all know, was a proponent of the Patriot Act, which calls for secret "sneak-and-peek" warrants. Might this be an example of poetic justice?

Ouch! But you got to remember, everythings changed since 9/11.

[RS]

"The whole question of the legality of the seizure of Rush's medical records stems from the fact that he wasn't notified of the warrant that gave prosecuters access to those records. "

Warrants are used specifically to NOT notify the target beforehand -

" This is to inform you that next Tuesday at 9AM we will break down your front door and search your house for drugs -
Have a nice day - Cook County Police "