Protection Or Violation ? The Patriot Act Protection Or Violation ?

Patriot Act stands for.. P-provide A-appropriate T-tools R-required I-Intercept O-obstruct T-Terrorism

When Was the PATRIOT Act Born? Montage of opinions about the PATRIOT Act “It was passed in an atmosphere of fear.” But when was it written?

Facts about Civil Liberties Constitution says Patriot Act Section 8 The Congress shall have Power To lay and collect Taxes, Duties, Imposts and Excises, to pay the Debts and provide for the common Defense and general Welfare of the United States; but all Duties, Imposts and Excises shall be uniform throughout the United States; $ provided for the provisions authorizes the Secret Service to create a nationwide electronic crime task force. the president has the authority to confiscate the property of any foreign person who is believed to have aided in a war or attack on the United States.

Civil Liberties Part 2 Constitution Patriot Act Article [IV] The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no Warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported by Oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place to be searched, and the persons or things to be seized Such seizures can be submitted secretly to courts as evidence Loose requirements for warrant if any Library watch, phone recording, surveillance

16-Year-Old: Victim or Terrorist? Ashton Lundeby

You can be held for as long of time as they like. Constitution Patriot Act Article [V] No person shall be held to answer for a capital, or otherwise infamous crime, unless on a presentment or indictment of a Grand Jury, except in cases arising in the land or naval forces, or in the Militia, when in actual service in time of War or public danger; nor shall any person be subject for the same offence to be twice put in jeopardy of life or limb; nor shall be compelled in any criminal case to be a witness against himself, nor be deprived of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; nor shall private property be taken for public use, without just compensation. Article [VI] In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial, by an impartial jury of the State and district wherein the crime shall have been committed, which district shall have been previously ascertained by law, and to be informed of the nature and cause of the accusation; to be confronted with the witnesses against him; to have compulsory process for obtaining witnesses in his favor, and to have the Assistance of Counsel for his defence. You can be held for as long of time as they like. They can just come and take you without an indictment, there suspicion is good enough

Constitution Patriot act You can be detained for any length of time No public trial Don’t have to keep you in the same state Witness??? The government has surveillance and proof why do you think a witness will help? Article [VI] Constitution In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial, by an impartial jury of the State and district wherein the crime shall have been committed, which district shall have been previously ascertained by law, and to be informed of the nature and cause of the accusation; to be confronted with the witnesses against him; to have compulsory process for obtaining witnesses in his favor, and to have the Assistance of Counsel for his defense.

So…That is just title 1… [Article XI] The Judicial power of the United States shall not be construed to extend to any suit in law or equity, commenced or prosecuted against one of the United States by Citizens of another State, or by Citizens or Subjects of any Foreign State

Title 2 says they can use whatever surveillance they want when they want..

Title 3 says they can cut off your money, get your bank records