Besides, cyber law deals with the protection of intellectual property rights, freedom of speech, and public access to information. ... The Right to Privacy The right to privacy defines the protection of the private realm in the modern age. ... The copyright law of the United States is governed by the federal Copyright Act of 1976. ... This act only applies to U.S. domestic copyright as that is the extent of U.S. federal law. ... The fact that Article 19 protects the free expression of opinions implies that a rather strong emphasis is laid on the protection of the specific means by which th...

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Both USA PATRIOT Act and the Homeland security act were direct responses to the atrocities that happened that dreadful day on September 11, 2001. ... In the USA PATRIOT Act, the military industrial complex benefits fiscally from the act, for providing the U.S. government with the tools to fight terrorism. ... Unfortunately both the Patriot Act and the Homeland Security Act by way of linguistics arbitrarily negates the American constitution. ... Other surreptitious motives are being implemented against the American people and it's not for our protection. ... Protection of civil liberties...

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The first act to come out regarding the Internet and Freedom of Speech was PL 99-508 the Electronic Communications and Privacy Act of 1986 . This act consisted of two parts, title I and title II. ... Another Bill that was introduced into legislation is the Child Online Protection Act or COPA. ... This law has been called the Virginia Net Decency Act. ... Moreover the act fails to come up with content neutral alternatives. ...

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The second thing being protection against the taking of life, liberty or process. I believe the "protection against the taking of life, liberty or process was a major factor into the establishing out constitution. ... For example the Stamp Act, the Boston Massacre, and the Boston Tea Party. ... The second thing being protection against the taking of life, liberty or process. ... For example the Stamp Act, the Boston Massacre, and the Boston Tea Party. ...

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The second thing being protection against the taking of life, liberty or process. I believe the "protection against the taking of life, liberty or process was a major factor into the establishing out constitution. ... For example the Stamp Act, the Boston Massacre, and the Boston Tea Party. ... The second thing being protection against the taking of life, liberty or process. ... For example the Stamp Act, the Boston Massacre, and the Boston Tea Party. ...

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The second thing being protection against the taking of life, liberty or process. I believe the "protection against the taking of life, liberty or process was a major factor into the establishing out constitution. ... For example the Stamp Act, the Boston Massacre, and the Boston Tea Party. ... The second thing being protection against the taking of life, liberty or process. ... For example the Stamp Act, the Boston Massacre, and the Boston Tea Party. ...

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Neither level of government may pass a bill or law declaring an act illegal without a judicial trial. ... New York, the Court ruled that the protections of the 1st Amendment apply against actions by state governments. ... U.S., the Court struck down the provision of the federal Brady Act, which required states to check the background of handgun buyers. ... Condon approved a federal law that prevented states from selling databases of personal information (the Driver's Privacy Protection Act) on the grounds that this is proper federal regulation of interstate commerce. ... Hibbs, the Court...

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In 1764, the Sugar Act was issued; this law taxed sugar, textiles, and other goods. One year following this the Stamp Act was put into effect, taxing all legal documents, newspapers, and playing cards. ... Britain thought it only necessary to place troops in America for the safety and protection of their colonies. ... The colonies thought themselves to be capable enough of providing themselves with enough protection, using their own military. ...

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To the South, all the benefits of protection were going to Northern manufacturers, and while the country as a whole grew richer, South Carolina grew poorer because the planters at to pay higher prices. ... He meant that nullification or secession would be an act of war. The President declared that the act to nullify would be on "the brink of insurrection and treason."...

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Also domestic workers are exposed to toxic chemicals and hazardous conditions and have a lack of legal protection to cover them. In recent years, the United States took a major step against human trafficking by the Trafficking of Victims Protection Act (TVPA). ... The Reauthorization Act of 2003 reaffirms the U.S. government's commitment to fighting human trafficking, as stated in the 2000 act, and sets aside another $200 million in funding for various projects against this trade. ... In order to see change in our world and how human trafficking is viewed, this proposal should be called ...

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The great controversy with the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act lies with this mandate. ... The government is saying that the federal government has a duty to tell the individual citizen that it must act, and that is different from what we have in previous cases and that changes the relationship of the federal government to the individual in the very fundamental way" (ABC Local 7). ...

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The 14th amendment of the United States Constitution was initially based on the Civil Rights Act of 1866. The Civil Rights Act of 1866 was enacted after the Civil War and defeat of the southern states, which were fighting to maintain slavery. ... The 14th amendment guarantees to all citizens equal protection under the law. ... The United States Congress acted on this in 1964 by passing the Civil Rights Act. ...

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Under the Articles of Confederation, the government lacked the power to tax and regulate interstate commerce, could not act in any matters relating to war, foreign relations, money or requisitions without the approval of at least nine of the thirteen states. ... An example of this is the 1964 Civil Rights Act. ... It guarantees equal protection under the law. ... The change in this interpretation is positive for the era we are living in, and ensures continued growth on the protection of the welfare of United States citizens. ...

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In comparison to the readings, this ruling by the Congress was made by the Jones Act. The Jones Act declared Puerto Ricans citizens of the United States, but Puerto Rico remained a U.S. colony. ... The rights were : no travel restrictions between the island and the mainland, protection by the U.S., no federal taxes and no vote in presidential elections (Christopulos, unknown, Core 9P Reading Packet, pages 16, 97). This act was also important for the migration of Puerto Ricans into the United States or the mainland, as some people call it. ...

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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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So the Defense of Marriage Act and the proposed Constitutional amendment seem put ideals into the constitution and naturalize them, something we the people originally decided would not be allowed. ... The courts rested their decisions on the circular argument that the couples equal protection rights were not violated because they were excluded by the traditional definition of marriage, which in turn denied them any rights under that definition. ... However, in that case, the Court stated "The Equal Protection Clause requires the consideration of whether the classifications drawn by any statute...

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Obama's Affordable Healthcare Act reform began on August 1, 2012, reigniting the uproar from religious institutions. ... The ventilation and air-conditioning business argues that their rights given by the Religious Freedom Restoration Act and the First Amendment's protection of religious freedom were violated. ... Judge Kane's ruling was based on the Religious Freedom Restoration Act of 1993, that states that any "substantial burden" placed on religious beliefs having a "compelling government interest" and be the "least restrictive means" of advancing that interest. ... Mitt...

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At first they acted with scorn and called us names and disrespect. ... It is sad that such atrocities were done to perform an act of genocide on our people. ... It is believed in my mind that the United States of America, upon the tribes and cultures of Native Americans, has committed the act of genocide. ... Various tribes of Indians fought on the side of the United States against their Indian brothers in return for promised protection against removal, government promises proved to be false. ...

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The Alien Sedition Act of 1798 extended the Naturalization Act to fourteen years. ... Ramirez does not violate the Equal Protection Clause in the fourteenth amendment. ... The court decided that denying citizens the right to vote is against the Voting Rights Act in section two. The Voting Rights Act of 1965 is a piece of legislation that prohibits racial discrimination in voting. ... Gregoire and stated that the criminal disenfranchisement laws do not violate section two of the Voting Rights Act. ...

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You have to do, say, act, exactly how the government wants you to, and will pay the price if you don't, or even if you disagree. ... To those that think otherwise, I am sure they have not seen first hand the different lifestyles of many countries that suffer due to the lack of rights protecting its citizens and the protection of law enforcement agencies....

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Several arguments were voiced repeatedly during the ratification debates: That the Convention had exceeded its authority in producing a new constitution; That the Constitution established the basis for a monarchical regime; That the Constitution lacked explicit protections for individual and states rights. ... Sherman Antitrust Act- prohibited monopolies by declaring illegal any business combination or trust in restraint of trade or commerce." ...

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These four states prohibit same-sex couples to act upon oral and anal-sex between the two. ... No State shall make or enforce any law which shall abridge the privileges or immunities of citizens of the United States; nor shall any State deprive any person of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; nor deny to any person within its jurisdiction the equal protection of the laws (U.S Constitution). ...

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The USA patriotic act and other decisions on policy that Homeland Security, Department of Justice and the Department of Treasury made were responsible for the creation of an atmosphere which sets out Arabs and Muslims as a special part of the population, who are no longer entitled to certain rights and legal protection. ... In the film, the lead actor should come out as tolerant to others who are different from him, and a reciprocating act from others towards him should be seen. ...

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Later in another Congressional Session the national government passed three new acts to go with the earlier ones; the Works Progress Administration, The National Labor Relations Act, and the Social Security Act.# # Cox, George H. & Rosenfeld, Raymond A. ... Federalism is often misunderstood as a protection of states rights or a bureaucratic organization's tool. ...

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The Interstate Commerce Clause: How the Supreme Court Interpreted It Over The Past 200 Years 1 Interstate Commerce Clause: How the Supreme Court Interpreted It Over the Past 200 Years The Clean Water Act, the Violence Against Women Act, and the Endanger Species Act are all good legislative acts, but what gave Congress the Constitutional right to pass them? ... Although, if a case presented to the Court legitimately violated the "Framers" intent of the Clause, the Court acted swiftly. ...

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