1. McCarthyism vs USA PATRIOT Act
... agencies to commit the same violations in their fight with "Terrorism" legally without legislative oversight. The USA PATRIOT Act gives sweeping new powers to both domestic law enforcement and international intelligence agencies. The Act eliminates the checks and balances that previously gave courts the opportunity to ensure that these powers were not abused. New definitions of terrorism expose more people to ... government may use secret evidence against either immigrants or citizens. The USA PATRIOT Act relinquishes any semblance of due process, mixes aspects of criminal investigation...
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- Grade Level: Undergraduate