Civil Liberties Issue
Legislation
U.S.A.
Patriot Act, Public Law 107-56
Legislation enacted post 9/11 that expands the ability of law enforcement
officials to investigate individuals suspected of terrorist activities
and to search and seize information, including computer records.
Post Patriot Act Legislation
112th Congress
111th Congress
109th Congress
108th Congress
The following bills seek to restore some of the balance to civil liberties and privacy that were changed through P.L. 107-56:
The following legislation amends the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 to improve the administration and oversight of foriegn intelligence surveillance.
Library Community Responses to Legislation
Resources on the U.S.A. Patriot Act
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