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Why has the US Patriot Act that was signed into law on October 26 2001 received criticism?
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 10y agoThe US Patriot Act led to what many consider to be an invasion of privacy. In order for the government to protect the country from terrorists within the country's borders, all fell under scrutiny. This led to many parts of everyday life - internet, phone usage, etc - as possible ways that the people started to be monitored for questionable actions. - the greatest point here is that there must be probable cause for someone to be monitored... and the question that may arise - does the government recognize that not everyone is to be monitored?
Attached is an article that discusses some of the pros and cons of the program.
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∙ 8y agoIt is weakening the protection of civil liberties
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∙ 9y agoThere are a few criticism in the USA. The main criticism is terrorism.
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∙ 10y agomy nuts
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What does the Patriot Act mean?
The Patriot Act was signed on october 26 2011. It is a response to the september 11 attacks. The Patriot Act reduces restrictions in law enforcement on gathering intelligence on terrorists.
What does the ACT mean?
The Patriot Act was signed on october 26 2011. It is a response to the september 11 attacks. The Patriot Act reduces restrictions in law enforcement on gathering intelligence on terrorists.
Was John Adam's a patriot or a loyalist?
John Adams was an active patriot. He was a leader in the revolutionary movement and signed the Declaration of Independence.
Who was the patriot that signed the declaration of independence?
john Hancock
When did George W. Bush pass the patriot act?
George Bush did not pass the anti-terrorist act. He passed the Patriot act which was passed September 13th 2001
When was Brazil's constitution signed?
It was signed on October 5,1988.
What date was Justin Bieber signed?
He signed to Island Records in October 2008
What side was Richard Henry Lee on?
He was a patriot and he was advised as one of the founding fathers since he signed the Declaration of Independence.
When was the declaration of independence voted on and signed?
It was signed July 1775, but not ratified until October 1775.
What month did Justin Bieber get signed?
October 2008
What was the act George Bush signed involving the CIA and terrorism?
You're probably thinking of PATRIOT or TIA (Total Information Act).
What are the faults of the patriot act in terms of individual freedom?
The USA PATRIOT Act is an Act of the U.S. Congress and signed into law by President George W. Bush on October 26, 2001. The USA Patriot Act is an acronym for Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required to Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism. U.S. District Judge Victor Marrero said the section of the Patriot Act that permits the FBI to send Internet service providers secret demands, called national security letters, for customer information violates the First Amendment and unreasonably curbs the authority of the judiciary.
