| In the wake of the horrific events of September 11, 2001, Congress
quickly passed the USA Patriot Act, which gave the federal government
expanded powers to fight terrorism. Some of the expanded powers,
however, run counter to constitutionally guaranteed freedoms. A new
proposal to expand the USA Patriot Act is increasing concerns about
encroachment on civil liberties.
There are fundamental principles that guard our liberty -- from
independent judicial review of law enforcement actions to prohibitions
on indiscriminate searches -- that must be preserved. Basic civil
liberties must be protected as the nation seeks to guard against
terrorism and other threats to national security.
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| The Latest! |
League Thanks Senator Leahy for Government Transparency Work - Oct 01, 2009
The League and coalition partners sent a letter to Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Patrick Leahy expressing support for openness in government and to thank Senator Leahy for his continued leadership in protecting and advancing government transparency through the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).
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League Thanks Senators for Supporting JUSTICE Act - Sep 24, 2009
The League and coalition partners sent a letter to select Senators thanking them for supporting the JUSTICE Act.
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| League Letters |
League Thanks Senator Leahy for Government Transparency Work
Oct 01, 2009
The League and coalition partners sent a letter to Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Patrick Leahy expressing support for openness in government and to thank Senator Leahy for his continued leadership in protecting and advancing government transparency through the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).
| League Thanks Senators for Supporting JUSTICE Act
Sep 24, 2009
The League and coalition partners sent a letter to select Senators thanking them for supporting the JUSTICE Act.
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