USA Patriot Act
In brief, from the Wall St Journal:
Allows, the FBI to seek “the production of any tangible things (including books, records, papers, documents and other items)” in an effort to “obtain foreign intelligence information”
Permits noncitizens to be investigated for activities covered by the First Amendment, including political protests, although “a United States person” continues to receive that protection.
Allows the FBI to subpoena records that are “sought for” an authorized investigation, even thought their owners may not be suspected of a criminal or terrorist activity.
Prohibits someone served with a Patriot Act subpoena from telling anyone else about it.
October 28th, 2003 at 2:50 pm
Our Civil Liberties slowly eroding.
Did you also know they can search your home
without a warrant when you are not home.
Also they broadened the definition from terroist
to “criminal” such as drug dealer, etc.
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