Assignment:
Review The New York Times' article titled "Battle Looms Over the Patriot Act", and the Highlights of the USA PATRIOT Act in an article titled "The USA PATRIOT Act: Preserving Life and Liberty"
Create a two to four (2-4) page paper in which you:
Describe how the provisions of the USA PATRIOT Act grants law enforcement and intelligence officials special powers to combat terrorism.
Explain in your own words the two different views of the USA PATRIOT Act and why some believe it is inappropriate legislation.
Consider the Act and determine whether you believe that law enforcement and intelligence officials should have the authority granted to them in the provisions of the USA PATRIOT Act.
Use at least three quality resources
Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements:
Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides; citations and references must follow APA or school-specific format.
Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment. The cover page and the reference page are not included in the required assignment page length.