Kendrick Nguyen
Huffington Post
Attorney; Adviser

Edward J. Snowden may go down in history as the man who redefines the legacy of Barack Obama. His leak of the National Security Agency's expansive domestic surveillance programs, as well as his new life as a fugitive, has dominated public and private discussions across the country and beyond. An enemy to some and a national hero to others, Mr. Snowden will almost certainly face charges under the Espionage Act for his disclosure. Yet, prosecuting Mr. Snowden would further undermine the 44th President's promise of transparency, taint his commitment to civil liberties, and add fear to his message of hope.

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