Schmitt, Richard B.,
Powers of Patriot Act in Eye of the Beholder. Richard B. Schmitt. - Los Angeles Times, 2003. - SIRS Enduring Issues 2004. Article 22, Global Issues, 1522-3221; .
Articles Contained in SIRS Enduring Issues 2004. Originally Published: Powers of Patriot Act in Eye of the Beholder, Sept. 2, 2003; pp. n.p..
"The USA Patriot Act, overwhelmingly approved by Congress after the Sept. 11 attacks, is going through a national checkup triggered by lawsuits, grass-roots pressure and other factors. Civil liberties groups are decrying its operation. Members of Congress are having second thoughts. The Bush administration and the Justice Department are defending their record in enforcing it." (LOS ANGELES TIMES) This article identifies the misconceptions about the "supposed faults and strengths" of the Patriot Act.
1522-3221;
American Library Association
USA PATRIOT Act (2001)
Civil rights
Disclosure of information
Librarians
Terrorism--Law and legislation
Terrorism--Prevention
War on Terrorism (2001- )
AC1.S5
050
Powers of Patriot Act in Eye of the Beholder. Richard B. Schmitt. - Los Angeles Times, 2003. - SIRS Enduring Issues 2004. Article 22, Global Issues, 1522-3221; .
Articles Contained in SIRS Enduring Issues 2004. Originally Published: Powers of Patriot Act in Eye of the Beholder, Sept. 2, 2003; pp. n.p..
"The USA Patriot Act, overwhelmingly approved by Congress after the Sept. 11 attacks, is going through a national checkup triggered by lawsuits, grass-roots pressure and other factors. Civil liberties groups are decrying its operation. Members of Congress are having second thoughts. The Bush administration and the Justice Department are defending their record in enforcing it." (LOS ANGELES TIMES) This article identifies the misconceptions about the "supposed faults and strengths" of the Patriot Act.
1522-3221;
American Library Association
USA PATRIOT Act (2001)
Civil rights
Disclosure of information
Librarians
Terrorism--Law and legislation
Terrorism--Prevention
War on Terrorism (2001- )
AC1.S5
050