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The Patriot Act (2002)

The Patriot Act, enacted on October 26, 2001, as a response to the September 11 attacks, aimed to enhance national security and prevent terrorism through increased surveillance and information sharing among government agencies. While it introduced beneficial measures such as expedited investigations and stricter penalties for terror-related offenses, it also raised significant concerns over privacy violations and civil liberties. Key provisions included controversial sections allowing searches without owner notification and broad access to personal records. Critics argue these measures threaten First and Fourth Amendment rights.

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The Patriot Act (2002)

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  1. The Patriot Act (2002) By: Katie Schlosser Period: 9

  2. A Day to Remember • September 11, 2001 • Designed to prevent terrorism • Congress established antiterrorist acts • Anti- Terrorism Act of 2001 • Patriot Act of 2001

  3. Passing The Act • Russ Feingold proposed amendments • October 23 USA Patriot Act • One senator opposed • Amending bills did not pass • Sunsets to expire December 31, 2005 • Signed October 26, 2001

  4. Pros • Extra surveillance in crimes of terror. • Conduct investigations without tipping off terrorists • Obtaining business records/ search warrants • Information sharing between cooperating government agencies. • Reflect new technologies and threats • Increased penalties

  5. Cons • Section 213 and section 215 • Section 213 • Searching private property • No notification to the owner • Violates the 1st and 4th Amendments

  6. More Cons • Section 215 • Gives FBI rights to any information • Financial or religious • Items you own • Without your knowledge • Judge cannot reject

  7. GovernmentPower • Counterterrorism Fund • Search Property • Removal of Privet Possessions • Trace Orders on electric communication • Trace during conversation

  8. Penalties • Weapon offences • Major attacks • Harboring a terrorist • Counterfeiting or cybercrime • charity fraud • Lifelong parole

  9. Procedural Adjustments • Information about terrorist • Execution of terrorism warrants worldwide • Government access to confidential information • DNA samples from prisoners

  10. Sunset Provisions (2005) • December 31, 2005 • Sunset- all portions would be repealed • Sixteen surveillance provisions • 251- 174 • Pros and cons

  11. Section 203 • Expired December 31, 2005 • Information from criminal probes to share • Pro- provisions have enhanced information sharing • Con-unrestricted sharing led to databases

  12. Section 206 • Expired December 31, 2005 • One wiretap authorization to cover multiple devices • Roving wiretaps needed • Casual contact will be under investigation

  13. Section 215 • Expired December 31, 2005 • Easier access to business records • Helps government to obtain information • Demand records of library /bookstore visitors

  14. Section 218 • Expired December 31, 2005 • Launching foreign intelligence wiretaps and searches • Allows investigators a search order • Abuses may be difficult to uncover

  15. Section 213 • Do not expire • "Sneak and peek" • Homes investigated without endangering investigation • Even minor crimes can be investigated

  16. Section 805 • Does not expire • Expands ban on giving material support • Stops networks that make terrorism possible • Lead to guilt by association

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