Student Presentation Assignment
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Here are my thoughts on the USA Patriot Act: - I believe national security is important, but government surveillance powers must be balanced with civil liberties protections. Some provisions of the Patriot Act gave security agencies broad authority with little oversight. - If certain provisions were affecting my personal privacy or constitutional rights, I would want to see if legal challenges could limit the scope of those authorities or add more transparency and accountability. - In the future, I think Congress should have an open debate on any reauthorization that weighs both sides of this issue carefully. Blanket extensions without addressing legitimate concerns about privacy and due process do not seem like the best approach. National security and civil liberties do not always have to be at odds.
Student Presentation Assignment
- 2. Today my topic is about The Patriot Act It is an Act of the United states Congress . It was signed into law by U.S President George W. Bush on October 26, 2001. USA PATRIOT stands for Uniting (and) Strengthening America (by) Providing Appropriate Tools Required (to) Intercept (and) Obstruct Terrorism. The act, was a response to the terrorist attacks of September 11th & 2001 anthrax attacks. It significantly reduced restrictions in law enforcement agencies' gathering of intelligence within the United States. Expanded the Secretary of the treaSury’S authority to regulate financial transactions, particularly those involving foreign individuals and entities.
- 4. Roving wiretaps, searches of business records (the "library records provision") Conducting surveillance of individuals suspected of terrorist-related activities not linked to terrorist groups. Federal courts have ruled that a number of provisions are unconstitutional. Key acts changed by Patriot Act were the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 (FISA), the Electronic Communications Privacy Act of 1986 (ECPA), the Money Laundering Control Act of 1986 and Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) & Immigration and Nationality Act.
- 6. Interviewed: Mr. Jawad Haider Profession: Bank Cashier Talked too much with my Finance in her home country on Cell Phone. Law enforcement agency raided on my house. The agency had been recording my calls, emails, movement and much more. They showed me proof. Searched my house and office without warrant.
- 7. Q1) When your house and office was raided? Ans: I was home one clam summer night. It was Sunday. I was totally alone. In midnight when I was watching a movie. The next day they raided the workplace, It was in morning. Q2) What happened when they arrived? Ans: They searched my house thoroughly. Each and every bag, table, computer, TV and Cupboards were checked. In my office, they confiscated my computer hard drive. Q3) What you did in return? Ans: I was not able to do anything. I could do nothing. I could only sit and watch. i don’t even know their names.
- 8. Patriot Act provisions extended just in time President Obama signs after Congress passes the bill. Opposition to the government powers in the terrorist surveillance law brings together conservative Republicans and liberal Democrats. President Obama approved a four-year extension of expiring provisions of the Patriot Act. Congress overcame mounting opposition from both parties to narrowly avoid a lapse in the terrorist surveillance law. Provisions expired at midnight Thursday Eastern time. Administration had warned Congress that any interruption in the surveillance authority would threaten national security.
- 9. The Provisions in Patriot Act expires after every few years. The Provisions were again activated before expiring. This renewal is called PATRIOT Sunsets Extension Act of 2011. It extends three key provisions. roving wiretaps, searches of business records and conducting surveillance of individuals suspected of terrorist-related activities not linked to terrorist groups. roving wiretap" which allows federal authorities to listen in on conversations of foreign suspects even when they change phones or locations. All of these government powers require an order from secret federal courts. Source: http://articles.latimes.com/2011/may/27/nation/la-na-patriot-act-20110527
- 10. References : http://www.govtrack.us/congress/bills/112/s990#overview http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2011/05/27/senate-clearing-way- extend-patriot-act/%7Cdate The Patriot Act: Issues and Controversies Book The Patriot Act: opposing viewpoints Book http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g3_dJE9tBRg http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2qUIzMAJRVs http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ci5fEnzlhe8&feature=plcp&context =C3ae240fUDOEgsToPDskLIbsDybvGcv8Tt2Y63MtK7
- 11. What do you think about The USA Patriot Act? What you will do if it effects you some how? Will you support The Patriot Act in future?
- 12. Sources: "S. 990 (112th): PATRIOT Sunsets Extension Act of 2011." GovTrack.us. US Government, 12 May 2011. Web. 15 May 2013. "Obama Signs Last-Minute Patriot Act Extension." Fox News. FOX News Network, 27 May 2011. Web. 15 May 2013. Smith, Cary Stacy, and Li Ching Hung. The Patriot Act: Issues and Controversies. Springfield Illinois: Charles Thomas, 2010. Print. Gerdes, Lousie I. The Patriot Act: Opposing Viewpoints. N.p.: Greenhaven, 2005. Print. FBI's Patriot Act Abuse of National Security Letters and Illegal NSA Spying. Dir. Edward Gray. Perf. Robert Macneil. YouTube. YouTube, 28 Aug. 2012. Web. 15 May 2013. Patriot Act - In Context of United States History. Dir. W.D. Sherman Olson. Perf. Peter Erlinder. YouTube. YouTube, 07 May 2011. Web. 15 May 2013.