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OPPOSE THE USA PATRIOT ACT
ACLU activists and many allies on the left and right have been making waves across the country by passing resolutions opposing sections of the USA PATRIOT Act that violate fundamental rights and liberties. Many parts of the controversial law - passed just 45 days after the September 11, 2001 attacks, with virtually no debate - take away checks on law enforcement and threaten the very rights and freedoms that we are struggling to protect. For example, without a warrant and without probable cause, the FBI now has the power to access your most private medical records, your library records, and your student records... and can prevent anyone from telling you it was done.
You can take a stand to preserve civil liberties by lobbying in favor or resolutions that show politicians at all levels that it is possible to be both safe and free. These resolutions lay out certain actions required by local officials and government employees and they also raise awareness about the issues facing communities.
