The Patriot Act is a controversial law that affects millions of Americans. It was passed right after the September 11, 2001 attacks in response to terrorist acts against the United States. The law increases the powers of law enforcement in order to fight terrorism. Many people feel that the law is needed for the protection of the United States while others think the law gives the government too much power. The controversial issues in the law vary …showed first 75 words of 2202 total…

…showed last 75 words of 2202 total…San Jacinto Coll. Lib., Houston. 27 Mar. 2006 <http://www.2facts.com>. "Update: USA Patriot Act." Issues & Controversies @ FACTS.com. 29 Apr. 2005. Facts on File News Services. San Jacinto Coll. Lib., Houston. 27 Mar. 2006 <http://www.2facts.com>. Zeljak, Cathy. "The USA Patriot Act." Problems of Post-Communism 51 (2004): 63-65. Academic Search Premier. EBSCO. San Jacinto Coll. Lib., Houston. TexShare. 27 Mar. 2006 <http://www.texshare.edu/programs/academicdb>.