Chapter 17 Law and Terrorism

Introduction: The terror attacks of 9-11 change America

The terror attacks of 9-11 change America Introduction: The terror attacks of 9-11 change America President Bush/Congress passed laws & policies to respond to the threat of terror

The terror attacks of 9-11 change America Introduction: The terror attacks of 9-11 change America President Bush/Congress passed laws & policies to respond to the threat of terror CIA, FBI, other agencies have become involved in the “War on Terror”

The terror attacks of 9-11 change America Introduction: The terror attacks of 9-11 change America President Bush/Congress passed laws & policies to respond to the threat of terror CIA, FBI, other agencies have become involved in the “War on Terror” Civil liberties groups have challenged many of these acts and Presidential actions

The terror attacks of 9-11 change America Introduction: The terror attacks of 9-11 change America President Bush/Congress passed laws & policies to respond to the threat of terror CIA, FBI, other agencies have become involved in the “War on Terror” Civil liberties groups have challenged many of these acts and Presidential actions Sometimes in a free society, things get a bit messy

I. The Law in times of War USA Patriot Act (2001); intended to combat terrorism by tracing the sources of money that fund terrorism

I. The Law in times of War USA Patriot Act (2001); intended to combat terrorism by tracing the sources of money that fund terrorism finding and detaining terrorists

I. The Law in times of War USA Patriot Act (2001); intended to combat terrorism by tracing the sources of money that fund terrorism finding and detaining terrorists intercepting communications among terrorist groups

I. The Law in times of War USA Patriot Act (2001); intended to combat terrorism by tracing the sources of money that fund terrorism finding and detaining terrorists intercepting communications among terrorist groups Expanded the power of the CIA, FBI, Department of Justice

I. The Law in times of War USA Patriot Act (2001); intended to combat terrorism by tracing the sources of money that fund terrorism finding and detaining terrorists intercepting communications among terrorist groups Expanded the power of the CIA, FBI, Department of Justice enabled agencies to track communications on the internet, install phone/computer wiretaps, access personal, medical, financial information

Patriot Act raised certain questions

Patriot Act raised certain questions How much freedom are we willing to give up in return for increased security?

Patriot Act raised certain questions How much freedom are we willing to give up in return for increased security? Does the Patriot Act infringe on civil rights guaranteed in the Constitution?

Patriot Act raised certain questions How much freedom are we willing to give up in return for increased security? Does the Patriot Act infringe on civil rights guaranteed in the Constitution? Civil War; Lincoln suspends writ of habeas corpus

Patriot Act raised certain questions How much freedom are we willing to give up in return for increased security? Does the Patriot Act infringe on civil rights guaranteed in the Constitution? Civil War; Lincoln suspends writ of habeas corpus WWII, Japanese are interred as war fears rise

Patriot Act raised certain questions How much freedom are we willing to give up in return for increased security? Does the Patriot Act infringe on civil rights guaranteed in the Constitution? Civil War; Lincoln suspends writ of habeas corpus WWII, Japanese are interred as war fears rise WWI, US restricts American’s free speech and forbids criticizing US government

Questions for you… Is the war on terrorism similar to other wars when rights have been restricted? How is it different? Assume you were the President on 9-11, What special powers would you want? Assume you were the leader of a civil liberties organization. What civil rights would you fight hardest to protect?

II. Surveillance and Searches Since 9-11, US has more power to conduct searches and surveillance

II. Surveillance and Searches Since 9-11, US has more power to conduct searches and surveillance Passengers in airports subject to more detailed searches

II. Surveillance and Searches Since 9-11, US has more power to conduct searches and surveillance Passengers in airports subject to more detailed searches broader power to intercept Internet/phone communications it believes to be engaged in terror related activities

Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act Court Everything is kept secret

Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act Court Everything is kept secret can authorize wire taps, even if there isn’t probable cause

Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act Court Everything is kept secret can authorize wire taps, even if there isn’t probable cause Originally set up in 1978 to gather foreign intelligence - not for domestic crimes

Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act Court Everything is kept secret can authorize wire taps, even if there isn’t probable cause Originally set up in 1978 to gather foreign intelligence - not for domestic crimes Supreme Court has ruled evidence gathered as a result of this court’s authorization to be used in criminal trials

Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act Court Everything is kept secret can authorize wire taps, even if there isn’t probable cause Originally set up in 1978 to gather foreign intelligence - not for domestic crimes Supreme Court has ruled evidence gathered as a result of this court’s authorization to be used in criminal trials In some cases (under the Patriot Act) the government can postpone notifying people whose premises has been searched until after the search

Problem 17-3 On a scale of 1 to 5 (1=strongly agree), indicate where you stand on the following “In a time of heightened concern about domestic terrorism and national security, the government should be allowed to do whatever it believes is necessary to uncover and arrest terrorists Same scale, answer the following… Look at everyone’s email at work…home Install surveillance cameras on the street Check travel records of people coming into the country

The End Chapter 17, part 1