Tag Archives: Patriot Act

Assault on the Fourth Amendment

Posted on by April 20, 2017

The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated; and no warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported by oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place to be searched and the persons or things to be seized. – The Bill of Rights The War on Terror President Bush expanded the power of the executive branch in the ever-increasing surveillance of American citizens. Shortly … Continue reading →

The War on Terrorism

Posted on by March 4, 2017

Shortly after the events of 9/11, the Bush administration announced a “War on Terrorism”, and within weeks, Americans saw many of their constitutional guarantees of freedom stripped away by the Patriot Act and Military Commissions Act with their plethora of legislative changes which significantly increased the surveillance and investigative powers of law enforcement agencies in the United States. These Acts did not, however, provide for the system of checks and balances that traditionally safeguards civil liberties in the face of … Continue reading →