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The act that was passed roughly 6 weeks after 9/11, the Patriot Act, has long been a controversial act. Many, myself included, felt the act gave way too much power to law enforcement and was destined to be abused. Unfortunately, it has been. In 2003, the Justice Department admitted to taking advantage of the Patriot Act [...]
Yesterday, the Senate Judiciary Committee held a hearing to discuss the reauthorization of the USA Patriot Act. Committee member Sen. Al Franken (D-MN) used his question-and-answer period to investigate the provision that authorizes “roving wiretaps,” expressing concern that the law does not require federal authorities to identify the target with specificity before proceeding with surveillance. [...]
Yesterday, the Senate Judiciary Committee held a hearing to discuss the reauthorization of the USA Patriot Act. Committee member Sen. Al Franken (D-MN) used his question-and-answer period to investigate the provision that authorizes “roving wiretaps,” expressing concern that the law does not require federal authorities to identify the target with specificity before proceeding with surveillance. [...]