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Lawyers representing persons or groups suspected of supporting terrorist activities are increasingly complaining that the federal government is monitoring their discussions with the persons or groups, according to the New York Times. The lawyers say they believe the government is using powers it granted itself after the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks to eavesdrop on their contacts with suspected supporters of terrorism.

According to the report, the Justice Department does not deny that the government has monitored phone calls and e-mail exchanges between lawyers and their clients as part of its terrorism investigations.