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Street Law Chapter 17: Law and Terrorism

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Habeas Corpus

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a legal means by which prisoners can challenge the constitutionality of their imprisonment in court.

it expands the authority of law enforcement agencies in order to combat terrorism in the United States and abroad.
- weaken surveillance restrictions
- secretary of treasury power expansion
- discretion in detaining/deporting
- terrorism defined as also domestic

FISA (Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act) Court

- records and ruling are kept completely secret
- authorized wire taps to identify terrorists.
- issued court warrants (which citizens do not have to be shown)

Protect America Act

further broadened the governments power to listen on telephone coversations, read e-mails, monitor, financial transactions, and intercept faxes.

Detainee Treatment Act

imposes severe penalties for torture.