Patriot Act
10/26/2001 AD decreed
The Patriot Act was written following the September 11 attacks in an effort to dramatically tighten U.S. national security, particularly as it related to foreign terrorism. In general, the act included three main provisions:
- expanded abilities of law enforcement to surveil, including by tapping domestic and international phones;
- eased interagency communication to allow federal agencies to more effectively use all available resources in counterterrorism efforts; and
- increased penalties for terrorism crimes and an expanded list of activities which would qualify someone to be charged with terrorism.
USA PATRIOT is a backronym that stands for Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required to Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism.
Washington, D.C.
Lattitude: 38.9072° N
Longitude: 77.0369° W
Region: North America
Modern Day United States
Lattitude: 38.9072° N
Longitude: 77.0369° W
Region: North America
Modern Day United States
Subjects Who or What decreed?
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George W. Bush (George Walker Bush) 43rd President of the Un...
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