Patriot Act and Homeland Security Act

Patriot Act and Homeland Security Act

600 words

Compare and contrast two of the following: USA Patriot Act & Homeland Security Act, Address areas that are complementary, contradictory, and that overlap. Pay particular attention to the following areas:

Areas of differences in intent and content of the acts being examined
Conflicts of law
Jurisdictional overlap

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After the Terrorists attack the US, the Patriot Act was enacted by the government under the leadership of President Bush. The act aimed to provide the American security personnel with the right tools to intercept and obstruct terrorism and punish terrorist act in the country and worldwide. The Act gives law enforcement personnel the right to get personal records of individuals such as telephone, 

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