Federal judge in San Francisco upholds telecoms’ immunity from warrantless wiretap lawsuits

SAN FRANCISCO — A federal judge on Wednesday tossed out more than three dozen lawsuits filed against the nation’s telecommunications companies for allegedly taking part in the government’s e-mail and telephone eavesdropping program that was done without court approval.

Justice Department refuses to release documents in wiretapping case; showdown with judge looms

WASHINGTON — The Obama administration insists it has no obligation to provide access to a top secret document in a wiretapping case, setting up a showdown next week with the judge who ordered it released.

Justice Department refuses to release documents in wiretapping case; showdown with judge looms

WASHINGTON — The Obama administration insists it has no obligation to provide access to a top secret document in a wiretapping case, setting up a showdown next week with the judge who ordered it released.