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In the wake of the September 11, 2001, attacks, Congress hastily passed the USA PATRIOT Act, enhancing the government’s authority to collect and analyze phone records and other forms of communication to gather intelligence. Although civil libertarians warned that the Act’s broad language would allow the government to spy on innocent Americans, it was approved by large majorities in the House and Senate and has been reauthorized several times since…
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Foreword
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Domestic Surveillance Overview
Expansion of Government Intelligence Gathering Activities
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Protecting National Security and Preserving Privacy
Report of the President’s Review Group on Intelligence and Communications
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USA FREEDOM Act Summary
Amendments to U.S. Government Surveillance Authorities
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Legislative Background on Domestic Surveillance Reform
Recent Action by Congress on Private Data Collection
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For-Profit Colleges
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Fantasy Sports
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Paris Climate Talks
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Tobacco Products Ruling
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Pro & Con
Should Spying on American Citizens Be Curtailed?
