Law firm warns: White House raising ‘significant First Amendment concerns’ - A nonprofit public interest law firm is demanding that the White House withdraw a citizen “snitch” program that seeks to collect information on those who make “fishy” statements about President Obama’s health care “reform.”

The American Center for Law and Justice, or ACLJ, sent a letter to President Obama today, warning, “This citizen reporting program raises significant First Amendment concerns.

“For what purpose is this information being gathered?” the ACLJ letter asked. “To whom will the information be disseminated? Is the intent of the program to stifle free and open debate on the serious policy issues raised by health care reform? Will you flag media outlets that publish articles critical of your health care plan?” Full Piece