Northern Securities Co. v. United States

Case 1 1 How is a response to destruction from a terrorist incident different from a response to a natural disaster? Be specific, give examples, and quote from the readings. A response to destruction from a terrorist incident is different from a response to a natural disaster because of the different nature of these incidents. On the one hand, there is a terrorist incident that may involve the use of complex, sophisticated weapon or elements that may expose the rescue team and the local…

imperative rather than an order for safety. “Stephen Miller, a senior White House policy adviser, claimed that 72 people from the seven countries covered by President Donald Trump’s 90-day travel ban ‘have been implicated in terroristic activity in the United States’ since the 9/11 attacks. That’s a gross exaggeration” (Kiely). A study from the Center for Immigration Studies showed that 44 of the 72 people were not convicted on terrorism charges. Most of the 28 that were convicted on terrorism…

to travel by air do to the constant threat of terrorism and their attacks. These attacks have prompted the American government to implement security measures one of which is the TSA or Transportation Security Administration. This group is tasked with stopping terrorist from bombing or hijacking aircrafts. The TSA does this through the use of stringent security protocols. But in light of all of this is the TSA still fails to stop terrorist attempts. An attempt made by Richard Reid better known as…

Protected Status (TPS) extended to some 50,000 Haitians living in the United States will expire and unless extended most of them will be deported to an uncertain future in a country still dealing with the aftermath of natural disasters. After the devastating earthquake that hit Port-au-Prince on January 12, 2010, the Obama administration granted Temporary Protected Status to Haitian immigrants who were already in the United States. This protected status protects them from deportation. The…

September 9, 2001, the United States Congress rushed a bill through its system, called the “Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required to Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism Act of 2001” or the “U.S.A. P.A.T.R.I.O.T. Act,” and signed into effect by President George W. Bush. Its goal is “to deter and punish terrorist acts in the United States and around the World, to enhance law enforcement investigatory tools, and other purposes” (United States, Congress, House 1).…

After 9/11 airport security was the biggest issue concerning security. Since Septermber 11th several security procedure have been implemented. One of those are Secure Flight. Secure is a passenger prescreening program. The program was design to identify high and low risk beform they arrice at the airport.. It identifies passengers on the no fly list. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Do Not Board List from boarding an aircraft.. Some of the precedures include, shoes must be removed…

entry.  Examine documents to determine immigration status and citizenship of individuals crossing the borders. Conduct interviews of immigrants to cross verify authentication of documents, makes informed decisions on aliens admission into the United States.  Perform policing functions such as arresting, detaining persons or seizing contraband, property, and assets.  Serving as an expert and technical consultant in the areas of inspection, intelligence, analysis, examination and law…

experienced explosive growth by hobbyists. Although this is an exciting new technology made available to private individuals, there are Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) laws already in existence for flying unmanned aircraft systems (UAS). In addition, state, city and county legislatures are regularly adapting new laws. The violation of these laws may result in criminal charges. Mandatory Registration of Hobby Drones Although use of the UAS may be for personal enjoyment, as of Dec. 21,…

of Investigation(FBI), National Security Branch(NSB), meet these challenges? The National Security Branch(NSB), was created in September 2005 by the Federal Bureau of Investigation. This was in “response to a presidential directive to establish a “National Security Service” that combine the mission, capabilities, and resources of the FBI’s counterterrorism, counterintelligence, and intelligence” (fbi.gov, 2005). Their mission is to protect the United States against all enemies, enemy…

An article by William E. Thompson and Joseph V. Hickey titled “A Surveillance Society”, gives a brief overview of surveillance history and its rapid growth in the United States of America since 2006. The article makes a note about of writer, George Orwell, who wrote what seemed a futuristic fictional novel, “Nineteen Eighty-Four”, back in the 1970’s. The main character, Big Brother, monitored society for dangers and began manipulating innocent lives using details he observed from the data he…