What are the arguments against the Patriot Act?

Ten years ago this month, Congress passed the so-called Patriot Act without taking the time to read or debate it. It was signed into ... Ten years later, it should be repealed for at least four reasons… First, the ... Stand up and speak out on behalf of the Bill of Rights and against the Surveillance State. read more

A Historical Argument Against the Patriot Act. Greg Downing. Audience: I am targeting readers of The Nation, which is a liberal political magazine. The readers of this magazine are generally Democrats or third party members who are well informed on current issues and well educated. read more

WASHINGTON — Just one senator voted against the Patriot Act, calling it a violation of civil liberties when it passed in the frightening, angry days after the attacks of Sept. 11, 2001. Nearly 14 years later, 77 senators voted to advance a bill ratcheting back its expansive scope. read more