FBI Investigations and the USA Patriot Act

FBI Investigations and the USA Patriot Act

The USA Patriot Act expanded the FBI's powers to review personal records of people who aren't suspected to be terrorists or spies. Guest host Steve Roberts moderates a discussion on the tension between civil rights and the war on terrorism.

The USA Patriot Act expanded the FBI's powers to review personal records of people who aren't suspected to be terrorists or spies. Guest host Steve Roberts moderates a discussion on the tension between civil rights and the war on terrorism.

Guests

Victoria Toensing

former chief counsel to the Senate Intelligence Committee and former Deputy Assistant Attorney General. While serving at the Department of Justice Ms. Toensing created the Terrorism Section. She is now in private practice in Washington, D.C.

Caroline Fredrickson

director of the Washington legislative office of the American Civil Liberties Union

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