Section 6
Terrorism and Security
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The First and Fourth Amendments and Issues of Terrorism and Security
Issues on privacy created new grounds for citizens to battle the constitutionality of security policies enacted after September 11th.
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The Right to Due Process
Due process rights provides legal protections while a citizen is charged by the courts and other legal procedures.
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Roving Wiretaps
A roving wiretap is a wiretap specific to the United States that follows the surveillance target across his or her private communications.
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The PATRIOT and Freedom Acts
The controversial Patriot Act was enacted following September 11 to protect national security, and allows the government extensive power over surveillance.
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National Security Agency Surveillance
After 9/11 attacks, the United States government passed and extended policies of surveillance for public citizens.