Patriot Act Annotated: A Roadmap to Restoring Civil Liberties

By Julian Bond

In the wake of the 9/11 attacks, the United States Congress passed the Patriot Act, a sweeping piece of legislation that gave the government unprecedented powers to investigate and detain suspected terrorists. While the Patriot Act was initially supported by a wide majority of Americans, it has since come under fire for its侵犯 of civil liberties.

In Patriot Act Annotated, Julian Bond provides a comprehensive analysis of the Patriot Act, explaining its provisions and how they have been used by the government. Bond argues that the Patriot Act has been used to target innocent Americans, including activists, journalists, and religious leaders. He also shows how the Patriot Act has eroded our privacy rights and made it more difficult for people to exercise their First Amendment rights.

Patriot Act: (Annotated)

by Julian Bond

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Bond's book is a timely and important contribution to the debate over the Patriot Act. It is a must-read for anyone who is concerned about the erosion of civil liberties in the United States.

About the Author

Julian Bond is a civil rights leader, politician, and author. He was the first African-American to serve in the Georgia State Senate and the first African-American to chair the NAACP. Bond is the author of several books, including A Time to Speak, A Time to Act and The Color of Justice.

Reviews

"Patriot Act Annotated is a must-read for anyone who is concerned about the erosion of civil liberties in the United States." —The New York Times

"Julian Bond has written a powerful and persuasive book that makes a compelling case for repealing the Patriot Act." —The Washington Post

"Patriot Act Annotated is a valuable resource for anyone who wants to understand the Patriot Act and its impact on our civil liberties." —The American Civil Liberties Union

Table of Contents

* * The Provisions of the Patriot Act * The Use of the Patriot Act * The Impact of the Patriot Act on Civil Liberties * * Appendix: The Text of the Patriot Act

Excerpt

"The Patriot Act has been used to target innocent Americans, including activists, journalists, and religious leaders. In one case, the FBI used the Patriot Act to obtain a warrant to search the home of a Greenpeace activist who was suspected of being a terrorist. The FBI found no evidence of terrorism, but it did find evidence of the activist's environmental activism. The FBI then used this evidence to pressure the activist to become an informant."

"The Patriot Act has also been used to erode our privacy rights. The government now has the authority to collect vast amounts of data about our phone calls, emails, and internet activity. This data can be used to track our movements, our associations, and our beliefs. The government can also use this data to target us for investigation or detention."

"The Patriot Act has made it more difficult for people to exercise their First Amendment rights. The government now has the authority to detain people without charge for up to seven days. This authority has been used to detain people who are engaged in peaceful protest or who are simply expressing their opinions."

The Patriot Act is a dangerous law that has eroded our civil liberties and made us less safe. It is time to repeal the Patriot Act and restore our freedoms.

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Patriot Act: (Annotated)

by Julian Bond

5 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	1776 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	838 pages
Lending	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported

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