Justice Department short answer: "It's okay to authorize these programs because their constitutionality can be challenged in court if evidence is used from them … if we'll admit to evidence actually being from such programs and don't just simply say that's a secret." Joseph K would be impressed.
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A Secret Surveillance Program Proves Challengeable in Theory Only – NYTimes.com
The Obama administration says criminal defendants may have standing to challenge federal surveillance programs, but try telling that to prosecutors.
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Secret law is so blatantly undemocratic and unconstitutional it's not even funny. How can anyone have due process if you can't even know the law?
But … but … but … it's for your own good! Safety! Terrorists!