THE U.S. PATRIOT ACT

The U.S. Patriot Act

The U.S. Patriot Act

Introduction

In October of 2001, the Patriot Act was passed with little debate, and dramatically expanded the investigative powers of the federal government, At the expense of our Constitutional freedoms.

Discussion

In the aftermath of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks on America, Congress and the President acted swiftly to pass new legislation to make it easier for federal, state, and local law enforcement to investigate and avert suspected acts of terrorism. On October 26, 2001, President Bush signed into law the U.S.A. PATRIOT Act of 2001. As indicated by ...