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U – Uniting and

S – Strengthening

A – America by

P – Providing

A –

Appropriate

T – Tools

R – Required to

I –

Intercept and

O – Obstruct

T – Terrorism

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X titles•

Title I: Enhancing domestic security against terrorism• Title II: Surveillance procedures

• Title III: Anti-money-laundering to prevent terrorism

• Title IV: Border security

• Title V: Removing obstacles to investigating terrorism

• Title VI: Victims and families of victims of terrorism

• Title VII: Increased information sharing for critical

infrastructure protection

• Title VIII: Terrorism criminal law

• Title IX: Improved intelligence

• Title X: Miscellaneous

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The Act Improves Counter-Terrorism

Efforts in Several Significant Ways:

1. The Patriot Act allows investigators to use the tools that were

already available to investigate organized crime and drug

trafficking.

2. The Patriot Act facilitated information sharing and cooperation

among government agencies so that they can better  “connect the

dots.”

3. The Patriot Act updated the law to reflect new technologies and

new threats.

4. The Patriot Act increased the penalties for those who commit

terrorist crimes.

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Pros of the Patriot Act:

1. Ease of Surveillance.

2. Assists Law Enforcement.

3. Speeds Up Investigations.

4. Increases Security Measures.

5. Expanded Intelligence Collection.6. Prevent Attacks More Quickly.

7. Helps Save Funding Costs to Victims.

8. Provides Safety to Citizens.

9. Less Impact to Businesses.10. Expansive Titles and Directives.

11. Americans Can Gain Deeper Connections.

12. Checks and Balances in Place.

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Cons of the Patriot Act:

1. Lack of Effectiveness.2. Waste of Vital Resources.

3. To Much Authority Given to Government.

4. Unlawful Imprisonment.

5. Unlawful Detainment.6. Lack of Rights for Counsel.

7. Lack of Understanding.

8. Not Clearly Defined.

9. Leads to Fear and Hostility.10. Lack of Proof in Effectiveness.

11. False Accused Citizens.

12. Violates Freedoms.

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