Word: patriotism
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...talk formed the centerpiece of an evening discussion of the Patriot Act and its implications sponsored by the Campaign for Campus Liberties, the Black Students Association and the Harvard Progressive Advocacy Group...
Citing what she called an “extreme example” of the Patriot Act’s effects within a university environment, Murray recounted 120 federal agents’ 4 a.m. raid on dormitories at the University of Idaho last winter to apprehend the president of the student Islamic society and round up 20 other international students on suspicion of subversive activity...
Although the government established the Patriot Act to counteract terrorist activity, Murray said the expanded powers it grants governmental officials have been used to investigate far pettier crimes, violating the rights of suspected criminals...
Many of the legislation’s initial provisions will expire in December 2004, and Murray said she believes much of the Patriot Act will go unrenewed. The legislation is beginning to elicit strong criticism across governmental and partisan lines, she said...
...civil rights activists like Murray, the job is far from done. Follow-up legislation dubbed the Patriot Act II is currently being drafted in Washington...