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" Other federal judge this one in New York says it's helped the CIA to decide what information to release about terrorist interrogation methods. A ruling that seems to fly in the face of Obama administration policy. National correspondent Catherine Herridge joins us live to tell us what this means getting together."

" I think you've read the decision by US district court judge Alvin Heller -- was surprising. Given that -- Obama administration's position has been that it was in a losing battle with the court's. Over blocking the release of documents which detail the CIA's secret prisons and the enhanced interrogation program which included waterboarding. This position was articulated by the president when he went to the CIA in April. He told employees that the release of legal opinions also referred to expo will see memos authorizing harsh tactics. Would eventually be compelled. But a federal justice."

" I made clear in releasing the -- mammals as a consequence of a court case. That was pending. And to which. It was very difficult for us mount an effective. Legal defense. I acted primarily because will be exceptional circumstances. That surrounded these mammals."

" CIA director Leon Panetta argued in court papers that releasing the 500 -- documents would compromise sources and methods. Thereby damaging national security. The documents sought by the ACLU described 92 videotapes which show the harsh interrogation of at least two high value detainees. They need to keep confidential just how the CIA and other government agencies retain their information. Is manifested -- Steen said and that has to do with the identities of the people who gain information. And who questioned -- to obtain information. The ACLU is considering its legal options a former senior intelligence official tells fox. The -- tell us dean's decision shows that the Obama administration could have kept other interrogation memos secret. But made a policy decision not to fight it in court -- Just make clear this same judge same broader base -- correct Catherine thank you Iran Samoa."