1ST CONGRESS

1ST SESSION

S. 11
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DECEMBER, 27, 2012

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This act largely expanded the powers of law enforcement in the name of protecting the security of the citizens of the United States and began what is known as the War on Terror. Some of the powers given to the government through this Act are: 1) Law enforcement may detain any non-citizen in the

To Modify the USA PATRIOT Act to Respect Constitutional Rights

IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

Mr. DIZOR introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

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name of national security for up to seven daysor, in some cases, indefinitely. 2) Law enforcement has greater freedom to conduct

searches of residences and automobiles without needing to notify the owner of the search. 3) Law enforcement has the power to wiretapthe

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A BILL
To Modify the USA PATRIOT Act to Respect Constitutional Rights

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interception of communication through electronic listening devices. 4) Law enforcement authorities have greater freedom in

monitoring private e-mails and have access to information from library, bookstore, bank, and medical records. 5) Sharing of information is encouraged between local

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Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the "USA PATRIOT Act

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police authorities and the Federal Bureau of Investigation. SECTION 3. Definitions 1) Due Process of Lawguaranteed by the Fifth and

Fourteenth Amendments, it prohibits all levels of government from arbitrarily or unfairly depriving individuals of their basic constitutional rights to life, liberty, and property. 2) Unreasonable Search and Seizureprotected against by

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History,

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PATRIOT ACT Following the terrorist events on September 11, 2001, the Bush Administration passed legislation to prevent and respond to terrorism called the Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required to Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism Act, shortened to the USA PATRIOT Act.

the Fourth Amendment; the searching and/or seizing of citizens houses and belongings without specific description of what/who is being looked for and without due process.

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SECTION 4. Plan of Action Sections of the USA PATRIOT Act that interfere with rights given to citizens in the constitution will be modified or removed. These changes shall be as follows: 1) follow Law enforcement officials will recognize due process and proper procedures when conducting searches and

seizures. a. i.e. Even in the name of the War on Terror, significant

evidence to gain warrants will be required to enter and search a residence or detain a citizen. 2) A warrant will be necessary to have access to an personal recordsi.e. bank, credit card, and

individuals

medical records. SECTION 5. Enforcement This bill, should it pass into law, will be enforced by the Department of Homeland Security and the Department of Justice. SECTION 6. Date to Take Effect This bill, should it pass into law, will take effect on January 1, 2014.