"Federal Prosecutors, in a Policy Shift, Cite Warrantless Wiretaps as Evidence"

They probably couldn't build a strong enough case without an illegal wiretap. It would almost be better if this happened under the table, perhaps reflecting some sense that this shouldn't become precedent. Instead, our Constitutional privacy is degraded by government officials before the eyes of the citizens and the law. Mark my words - government will not just spy on people with Arabic names if allowed to continue on this path.