In October of 2001, the United States enacted the United and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required to Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism (USA PATRIOT) Act. This new legislation was an effort to update and strengthen laws governing the investigation and prosecution of terrorism.
Contained within this act were 16 sunset provisions or statues within the law that would expire at the end of 2005. These provisions were all contained within Title II of the act and dealt with enhanced surveillance procedures for use by U.S. law enforcement and intelligence agencies. Although these provisions were set to expire in 2005, most of these provisions have since been extended. These provisions include the following sections:
201
202
203(b)
203(d)
204
206
207
209
212
214
215
217
218
220
223
225.
Assignment Guidelines
For this assignment, you must write assessments on 2–3 of these provisions. This assignment is more than just a summary of the chosen provisions and should include an analytical assessment of the provision.
Address the following in 2-3 pages:
Include the following for each of your selected provisions:
An explanation as to how and to what extent this provision has changed the legal landscape
A summary of how U.S. law enforcement and intelligence have used this provision to protect the U.S. homeland.
An analysis of criticisms and controversy over this provision
Recommendations for changes or improvements to this provision
Be sure to reference all source using APA style.