After the September 11, 2001, attacks on the United States, Congress passed the Patriot Act, a collection of laws that expands authorities? abilities to investigate and prosecute terrorists and other people who would plot to harm Americans. There is some controversy over the act and a debate that it infringes on citizen rights in its quest for national security. Includes full-color photos, charts, fact boxes, glossary, web sites, further resources, and index. 164 pages
