United States v. Collins

PAINE, District Judge.

This cause is before the Court on defendant’s motion to declare section 6(c) of the Classified Information Procedures Act (CIPA) unconstitutional. 18 U.S.C. Appendix. (DE 182). The government has responded urging the Court to deny defendant’s motion.

CIPA provides various procedures which must be employed during the course of a criminal prosecution when the defendant announces an intent to introduce classified information in defense of the charges brought against him. Particularized notice must be given to the government of the items intended to be introduced. CIPA, 18…