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The Impacts of the USA-PATRIOT ACT on American Society Dung Pham Valencia College This paper was prepared for U.S Government course taught by Professor Michaela Fazecas “Why are there so many recording devices on the street?” Has this kind of question ever crossed your mind? Have you ever asked yourself when you have to take off your shoes and electrical devices and step into a scanning box at the airport? The answer is the Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate…

Just forty-five days after the terrorist attacks of September 11, Congress passed the USA PATRIOT Act, also known as the Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required to Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism Act. This act was created with the intention to deter and punish terrorist acts in the United States and around the world, and to enhance law enforcement investigatory tools (The United States Department of Treasury, n.d.). Due to this rapid implementation, many…

The Patriot Act (which was supposedly intended to protect the innocent citizens of america from “harmful” terrorists) was enacted just one short month after a series of terrorist attacks took place, including the 9/11 attack and the anthrax mailing at the Senate building in Washington. Congress was scared into believing that the only possible solution to preventing this from happening again would be to vote for an act that seemed like the smart political move at the time (only when explained by…

larger emphasis on homeland security and preventing terrorism. On October 2, 2001, the Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required to Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism Act of 2001 (USA PATRIOT) was introduced in an attempt to improve homeland security. The USA PATRIOT Act of 2001 should not have passed because it violates the Fourth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, intrudes upon the First Amendment of the Constitution, but passed because of the widespread fear of…

In 2014, Eli Manning was accused of equipment fraud. Eli Manning is the current New York Giants quarterback and is a two time Super Bowl MVP. However, three sports collectors came forward claiming, Manning conspired with his equipment managers to give away fake game-worn equipment. Instead, Manning kept the real equipment he wore during the 2008 Super Bowl as a souvenir. Many people consider the 2008 Super Bowl, as one of the biggest upsets in sports history. The plaintiffs provided electronic…

The USA Patriot Act does violate the civil liberties. Section 215 of the act has been controversial. The USA PATRIOT ACT violates the civil liberties in several ways. The FBI can use wiretaps and monitor citizens use of the internet, and public libraries without sticking to the probable cause standard set for warrants by the fourth amendment. According to the fourth amendment it says the government cannot manage a search without acquiring a warrant and showing probable cause to believe that the…

As you read the title, maybe you’re wondering if I skipped over a simple typo or that I’m going to explain to you the true Manning of sports. The fact is that learning about sports couldn’t have come with a more influential sports mind than Peyton Manning. Peyton is considered one of the great quarterbacks, who dominated an era of NFL football as he won a Super bowl and several MVP trophies. I had the pleasure this summer to be invited to the Argus Leader South Dakota Sports Awards Banquet,…

For years prior to the terrorist events that occurred on September 11, 2001, the government currently had programs in place that were programs tracking private citizens' phone and internet use. These surveillance technologies being monitored were audio recordings, video recordings, databases, and other technologies. Although these programs were not considered a priority to the Federal Investigation Bureau, they soon became so after the attacks occurred., FBI Director Robert Mueller suggested…

Introduction The constitutional rights of individuals are sufficiently balanced against the importance of intelligence investigations under FISA. However, there is definitely room for transparency, and greater oversight. While the potential for abuse under FISA is considerable, the potential is mitigated by severe consequences, including prison time, for failing to follow FISA restrictions. The argument exists in legal circles that the U.S. government could accomplish the same degree of…

Football the world’s sensation. Super bowl 60 is here and it’s not pretty. The Cowboys vs. Patriots. The patriots have not won in 18 years. The cowboys are undefeated this year. Lets see how this game goes it’s going to be interesting. Let’s hope it’s nope a ruckus.Russell wilson getting traded to patriots might help them. It might be an easy fight though. I'm surprised that the patriots are even here.Well here comes the Cowboys. Running out right now with their star players. Ezekiel…