the enactment of the USA PATRIOT Act following the 9/11 attacks

the patriotic Act has broad surveillance powers which have significantly eroded civil liberties of American citizen hence raising concern about government breach of individual rights to privacy overreach and the need for promoting security within the frame of democratic rights of Americans. ting Topic

history of enation of patriot act, the tension between national security and civil kliberty, government surveillance and its consequences, racilaization of Americans

Long-term effects on minority communities, lack of oversight, or the act’s effectiveness in preventing terrorism.

Punctuated Equilibrium Theory (PET) – Explains policy shifts in response to major crises like 9/11.

summarize key themes on national security vs. civil liberties, policy gaps, need for reform.