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| Patriot Act vs. Constitution |
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| U.S. Constitution - Our Liberties |
| Written by idoxlr8 |
| Sunday, 14 March 2010 00:40 |
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Freedom from unreasonable searches: The government may search and seize Americans' papers and effects without probable cause to assist terror investigation. Right to a speedy and public trial: The government may jail Americans indefinitely without a trial. Freedom of association: To assist terror investigation, the government may monitor religious and political institutions without suspecting criminal activity. Right to legal representation: The government may monitor conversations between attorneys and clients in federal prisons and deny lawyers to Americans accused of crimes. Freedom of speech: The government may prosecute librarians or keepers of any other records if they tell anyone the government subpoenaed information related to a terror investigation. Right to liberty: Americans may be jailed without being charged or being able to confront witnesses against them. US citizens (labeled "unlawful combatants") have been held incommunicado and refused attorneys. Read Patriot Act vs. Constitution Add your comment        
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