Beyond the Wiretap: Reassessing Surveillance and Civil Liberties in the Post-9/11 Era

In the wake of 9/11, U.S. surveillance capabilities expanded dramatically under laws like the USA PATRIOT Act. But as digital communication has evolved, so have concerns about privacy, constitutional overreach, and the legitimacy of intelligence operations. This post examines the historical and legal roots of American surveillance and argues for a rebalanced framework that upholds national security without undermining civil liberties.

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