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Nationwide attacks
Multiple passenger plaines were hijacked and intentionally crashed by terrorist group al-Qaeda. Nearly 3,000 people were called. -
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9/11
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USA Patriot Act passed by Congress
An acronym for "Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required to Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism", the USA Patriot Act strengthened the countrie's security. -
Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act Passed
Enabled Homeland Security to implement much stricter airport security. -
Amendment of the FISA
The Foreign Intellegience Surveillance Act enabled the government to warrantlessly track US citizens', and even some foreigners' phone calls, internet searches, etc. -
FBI Domestic Investigations and Operations Guide Published
Essentially allowed federal agents to take action based on suspicion. Caused uprising and many people believe the act leads to racial profiling.