Rounding Up All the Usual Suspects (Patriot Act) - Part 2
In the wake of September 11, 2001, Congress enacted anti-terrorist legislation known as the USA PATRIOT Act. Provisions of the Act are having profound effects on immigrants from Arab countries. This show examines the impact of the Patriot Act on the Middle Eastern community in San Diego. Legal experts and civil right activists analyze government policy and give their views on its purpose and consequences. Producers: John Odam & Ed Sweed (2003)
Producer: Alternate Focus
Audio/Visual: sound, color
(Public Domain Film)
Was That One Chubby Guy Lou Duva?
MrScottydabody 2 years ago
"This is a limited program designed to prevent attacks on the United States of America -- and I repeat: limited." -George W. Bush (January,1, 2006) Regarding NSA warrantless surveillance programs.
"The government will make use of these powers only insofar as they are essential for carrying out vitally necessary measures...The number of cases in which an internal necessity exists for having recourse to such a law is in itself a limited one." -Hitler (March,23,1933) Regarding THe Enabling Act.
3bleadpencil 3 years ago