This all seemed to work pretty well until recently with the adoption of the Patriot Act. This act was created in response to the terrorist acts of September 11th, 2001. ... From the over-broad definition of domestic terrorism, to the FBI's new powers of search and surveillance, to the indefinite detention of both citizens and non-citizens without formal charges, the principles of free speech, due process, and equal protection under the law have been seriously undermined. It is my hope and belief that one day soon the Patriot Act will be revised to give back the rights and civil liberties ...

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The Americans with Disabilities Act was enacted July 26, 1990 by congress. ... This law extended protection to handicapped persons working for the federal government or organizations that received federal funds (Bernbach 85). ... The Fair Housing Act of 1988, prohibits housing discrimination because of disabilities. ... The Civil Rights of Institutionalized Persons Act, provides for persons with disabilities. ... The Rehabilitation Act, prohibits discrimination based on disability in federal programs. ...

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