In Slate, Dahlia Lithwick and Julia Turner have written a handy guide to the USA Patriot Act.
Although it passed in Congress almost without dissent in the aftermath of Sept. 11, it’s suddenly being revisited, and this time around some of the folks holding opinions have actually read the thing. Among its detractors are 152 communities, including several major cities and three states, that have now passed resolutions denouncing the Patriot Act as an assault on civil liberties. More than one member of Congress has introduced legislation taking the teeth out of its most invasive provisions.
Part 1: Should you be scared of the Patriot Act?
Part 2: FISA: It’s everywhere you don’t want to be
Part 3: Can I borrow a pen register?
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