http://www.cnn.com/2014/04/18/justice/supreme-court-justice-nsa/index.html?iref=allsearch
The Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) is the highest federal court in the United States. Created under Article III of the Constitution, the Supreme Court serves to handle a number of court cases ranging in severity each year. The Supreme Court is the final interpreter of federal constitutional law. SCOTUS, however, is only allowed to work inside their jurisdiction during federal and state courts.
There are 8 associate judges and 1 chief justice. All of these positions are nominated by the President and approved by the Senate. These positions are held for life unless they are impeached or decide to resign from office. The current members are Justice Clarence Thomas, Justice Antonin Scalia, Justice Anthony M. Kennedy, Justice Sonia Sotomayor, Justice Stephen G. Breyer, Justice Samuel Anthony Alito, Jr., Justice Elena Kagan, and Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. John G. Roberts is the current Chief Justice.
Earlier this week, Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg and Justice Antonin Scalia spoke before the National Press Club. Ginsburg was asked about her opinion on if Snowden, who leaked data from the National Security Agency, was a whistleblower or a traitor. She replied by saying she could not say and also said, "It's also possible, is it not that the question you raise could come before the court. And we are not at liberty to preview."
Back in June of 2013, The Washington Post and The Guardian released stories that showed proof the NSA was 'up to no good'. These stories revealed they had been collecting phone record and surveillance on American citizens. The whole situation startled Americans and left many wondering the limits on the 4th amendment regarding search and seizure laws. Where is the line drawn on privacy and national security?
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