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| − | The '''USA Patriot Act''' (formally, the '''Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required to Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism Act of 2001''') was an act passed by [[Congress]] following the [[September 11, 2001 attacks|2001 terror attacks]] on the World Trade Center. The act passed nearly unanimously by the [[Senate]] 98-1, and 357-66 in the [[United States House of Representatives|House]], with the support of members from both political parties<ref>http://www.lifeandliberty.gov/highlights.htm</ref>. Its purpose is to assist the federal government in preventing future terrorist attacks by giving investigators of suspected terrorists the same tools that have always been available to those who investigate drug trafficking and organized crime. | + | The '''USA Patriot Act''' (formally, the '''Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required to Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism Act of 2001''') was an act passed by [[Congress]] following the [[September 11, 2001 attacks|2001 terror attacks]] on the World Trade Center. The act passed nearly unanimously by the [[Senate]] 98-1, and 357-66 in the [[United States House of Representatives|House]], with the support of members from both political parties<ref>http://www.lifeandliberty.gov/highlights.htm</ref>. Its purpose is to assist the federal government in preventing future terrorist attacks by giving investigators of suspected terrorists the same tools that have always been available to those who investigate drug trafficking and organized crime.The act took away civil liberties law enforcement may enter a persons place of business or home without a warrant. We all know without a warrent it is unconstitutional to enter someones private property. Also the owner doesnt have to know about the search or invasion of his/her home or business. |
Despite the cries of [[liberal]] and civil [[libertarian]] groups, such as the ACLU, the FBI reports that there have not been any verified abuses of any of the provisions of the Patriot Act<ref>http://www.fbi.gov/aboutus/transformation/patriot_act.htm</ref> nor any terrorist incidents causing loss of life on American soil since its passage. | Despite the cries of [[liberal]] and civil [[libertarian]] groups, such as the ACLU, the FBI reports that there have not been any verified abuses of any of the provisions of the Patriot Act<ref>http://www.fbi.gov/aboutus/transformation/patriot_act.htm</ref> nor any terrorist incidents causing loss of life on American soil since its passage. | ||
Revision as of 17:38, August 31, 2007
The USA Patriot Act (formally, the Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required to Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism Act of 2001) was an act passed by Congress following the 2001 terror attacks on the World Trade Center. The act passed nearly unanimously by the Senate 98-1, and 357-66 in the House, with the support of members from both political parties[1]. Its purpose is to assist the federal government in preventing future terrorist attacks by giving investigators of suspected terrorists the same tools that have always been available to those who investigate drug trafficking and organized crime.The act took away civil liberties law enforcement may enter a persons place of business or home without a warrant. We all know without a warrent it is unconstitutional to enter someones private property. Also the owner doesnt have to know about the search or invasion of his/her home or business.
Despite the cries of liberal and civil libertarian groups, such as the ACLU, the FBI reports that there have not been any verified abuses of any of the provisions of the Patriot Act[2] nor any terrorist incidents causing loss of life on American soil since its passage.
Eight states (Alaska, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Maine, Montana and Vermont) and 396 cities and counties (including New York City; Los Angeles; Dallas; Chicago; Eugene, Oregon; Philadelphia; and Cambridge, Massachusetts) have passed resolutions condemning the Act for attacking civil liberties.
Revisions
In the wake of the controversy over the firings of US attorneys by the U.S. Justice Department, Congress moved to strip the Patriot Act of the provision permitting the Attorney General to appoint new US attorneys without the advice and consent of the Senate. The Bush Administration made no objection.[Citation Needed]