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How the Patriot Act Works
Main Provisions of the Patriot Act
Titles III-X of the Patriot Act
Primary Criticisms of the Act
A Brief History of the Patriot Act
Is the Patriot Act a Success or a Failure?
Opposing the Patriot Act
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How the Patriot Act Works
By: Ed Grabianowski
Homeland Security National Operations Center
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The Patriot Act is a U.S. law passed in the wake of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. Its goals are to strengthen domestic security and broaden the powers of law-enforcement agencies with regards to identifying and stopping terrorists. The passing and renewal of the Patriot Act has been extremely controversial. Supporters claim that it's been instrumental in a number of investigations and arrests of terrorists, while critics counter the act gives the government too much power, threatens civil liberties and undermines the very democracy it seeks to protect. Let's take a look at what the Patriot Act is, the support and criticism behind it and if the Patriot Act is really working. Main Provisions of the Patriot Act
The Patriot Act's full title is Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required to Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism Act of 2001. It's split into 10 parts, and it covers a lot of ground. Here is a summary. Advertisement
Title I - This section pertains to the protection of civil liberties.