Readings, March 1

Here are the readings for next week (weds, March 1, '06) --
(Presenters: Emily, Amani, Rob)

GUIDING QUESTION: The Constitution: Does it hamper law enforcement?

READINGS: 

Chapter 7 of the textbook and:


  •  The Constitution and Bill of Rights :


  •  DOJ fact sheet on racial profiling


  •  Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA)


  •  Legal NSA wiretapping debate


  • Entire Patriot Act - (Long: Read what you can (especially 16 expiring provisions)


  •  new PATRIOT ACT provisions


  •  A brief unnecessary force
case and links to the graphic, shocking video (must have windows media player):