The Patriot Act was enacted in direct response to the September 11 attacks on the World Trade Center in New York City and the Pentagon in Arlington, Virginia, as well as the 2001 anthrax attacks, with the stated goal of dramatically strengthening national security. Opponents of the law have criticized its provision for indefinite detention of immigrants; permission to law enforcement to search a home or business without the owner’s or the occupant’s consent or knowledge under certain circumstances; the expanded use of National Security Letters, which allows the Federal Bureau…
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Yes, and increase the scope of the government’s powers
Yes but only is there’s evidence of terrorism
No, this will be a government overreach in citizens' right to privacy.
No, this directly violates the Fourth Amendment.
I feel as if they should have evidence before doing all of this, they need a reason to suspect someone.
I only support if they apply this to all races and citizens, otherwise it's discriminative.
@RobinHoudeSocialist4yrs4Y
No, surveillance of US citizens without probable cause and a warrant is unconstitutional
Only temporarily until safety is restored.
Yes, but they need to have legitimate proof as to why the believe someone is a terrorist. It can't just be because "they look like a terrorist"
Yes, but so many innocent immigrants are detained.
No, if it was useful, then the attack on the Capital would have never happened!
No, it takes away privacy from possibly innocent citizens.
Need to learn more to form a stance
Yes, but do not detain or deport immigrants suspected of terrorism.
I don't have a definitive answer to this question.
I don't have enough knowledge on this subject to give an intelligent answer.
Yes, but a probable cause should be needed, and there should be a limit to the government's power
Yes as long there is good evidence and proper warrants
Use anonymously collected data to identify potential security threats.
Must expand to also include domestic terrorism
Yes and No. I've heard that the patriot act can only supervise and monitor in foreign countries, not our own. But I know that the government is abusing that act to a certain extent because they are monitoring within the US as well.
Depends on the information that is needed
I'm unsure of my stance.
Not enough to insert themselves into ones personal life, just enough for general knowledge or something.
Yes, only those who are engaged in illegal activity have something to fear
Yes and no. I understand the purpose of it but it makes it extremely difficult for immigrants to enter the country.
I need to know more about the current wording of the act and how it is applied to make an informed choice on whether it needs to be updated or repealed.
Don’t even know what that is
Yes, but only some parts.
Evidence must be provided, innocent people should not be targeted purely for their race or religion.
Yes, but the authorization of indefinite detention without trial for immigrants should be removed.
@OofPoof681Democrat4yrs4Y
Yes, but only if other countries allow us too.
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