Much of the island nation is controlled by the rebel Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam , which has also fought for decades to carve an independent state . Supreme Court to review a key provision of the 2001 Patriot Act . Federal appeals court had struck down several aspects of Patriot Act . Score: 6 Oral arguments to be held early next year , with decision expected by spring .
Supreme Court to review a key provision of the 2001 Patriot Act . Federal appeals court had struck down several aspects of Patriot Act . Score: 6 Oral arguments to be held early next year , with decision expected by spring .