The Patriot Act Remains a Threat to Our Movements 23 Years Later
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from Truthout3 months ago
A convenience store employee revealed to my father that the FBI had approached him for information about our family business, creating fear and instability in our community.
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The Patriot Act, enacted after 9/11, marked a significant erosion of personal liberties, intensifying surveillance on certain communities and justifying the treatment of Muslims as suspects in the eyes of many Americans.
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This month, we reflect on 23 years since the Patriot Act's inception, a law that granted authorities broad powers to trample on civil liberties under the guise of national security.
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As the backlash against pro-Palestinian movements intensifies, the remnants of the Patriot Act continue to affect how freedom and activism are perceived in marginalized communities.
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