Journal: Terminator to Feds–“Can You Spell Nullify?”

Marijuana in California: Prop. 19 won’t stop federal drug enforcement Even if voters pass Proposition 19 on Nov. 2, which would legalize use of marijuana in California, the Justice Department will continue to enforce federal drug laws there, Attorney General Eric Holder said Friday. Read full story…. Phi Beta Iota:  States have the right to …

Journal: Norwegians Smack Down Quantum Crypto

Quantum Cryptography Breached With Lasers Using lasers to blind quantum cryptography photon detectors, Norwegian computer scientists were able to obtain a copy of a secure key without leaving any trace of their presence. By Mathew J. Schwartz InformationWeek September 8, 2010 07:00 AM Norwegian computer scientists have perfected a laser-based attack against quantum cryptography systems …

Journal: Court Excuses CIA & KR Rendition & Torture

CIA rendition: US court throws out torture case, citing state secrets Appeals court judges sound apologetic tone in ruling; plaintiffs say they were tortured overseas in ‘extraordinary rendition’ program. Under the state secrets doctrine, courts have generally granted deference to executive branch claims that certain litigation may involve highly sensitive US government information which, if …