Updating ACLU v. NSA

I have been watching this case since the Eastern District of Michigan rendered its decision several months ago. So notable, in fact, was the ruling that my paper that is currently pending publication had to be refocused to consider its impact. Unfortunately, the law looks like it is all about to change. This is a terrific overview of what has happened to date. Audio of the argument can be found here (direct download absent a browser plugin). Now you are up to speed where I am, having been out of the loop for a couple of weeks and not knowing. I am going to pick through this stuff and get back to you with a formal, though terribly late perspective, hopefully before the 6th Circuit renders their decision.