The Patriot Act: An Integral Part of the Fight Against Terrorism

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September 11, 2001. 19 terrorists killed 2,976 people in New York, Virginia and Pennsylvania. Over 400 police officers and firefighters lost their lives trying to rescue people from the World Trade Center (Encyclopædia Britannica). The firefighters and police officers could only do so much to save the people. Senators and Representatives realized the incredible risk of future attacks and took action. The Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required to Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism Act of 2001 (Encyclopædia Britannica), more commonly known as the Patriot Act, was their response. The Patriot Act gives more powers to law enforcement agencies for investigating and abating terrorist attacks (Encyclopædia Britannica). The Patriot Act is essential in protecting America from terrorist threats because it provides greater authority for law enforcement agencies, protects the people of the United States, and prevents terrorist attacks. The Patriot Act is important because it gives the FBI and other law enforcement agencies more authority to investigate potential terrorist threats. One provision made by the act is allowing the government to monitor private phone conversations of people suspected of criminal activities (Rackow). There will not always be solid evidence that a terrorist is planning an attack. Leaving tangible evidence of their intent would easily alert police to the forthcoming attack. Because there is great danger of an attack whether there is evidence or not, the police need to be able to track suspects before an attack is launched. Another important part of the Patriot Act is that it allows federal judges to issue warrants that apply across all jurisdictions, which removes obstacles in nationw... ... middle of paper ... ...ame of "Intelligence" Investigations." University of Pennsylvania Law Review 150.5 (2002): 1651-96. Web. JSTOR. 12 Oct. 2009 . "September 11 Attacks." Encyclopædia Britannica. 2009. Encyclopædia Britannica Online. 11 Oct. 2009. . Stern, Michael. "Civil Liberties Have Been Compromised by the Patriot Act." Current Controversies: America's Battle Against Terrorism. Ed. Andrea C. Nakaya. San Diego: Greenhaven Press, 2005. Opposing Viewpoints Resource Center. Gale. Lynbrook High School. 12 Oct. 2009 . Tsai, Catherine, and P. Solomon Banda. "Timeline of Events in NYC Terror Probe." San Jose Mercury News 21 Sept. 2009. Print.

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