Colorado Technical University Intelligence Policies and Legal Issues Essay

Running head:  INTELLIGENCE POLICIES AND LEGAL ISSUES

Assignment Description

Key Assignment

In October of 2001, the United States enacted the United and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required to Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism (USA PATRIOT) Act. This new legislation was an effort to update and strengthen laws governing the investigation and prosecution of terrorism.

Contained within this act were 16 sunset provisions or statues within the law that would expire at the end of 2005. These provisions were all contained within Title II of the act and dealt with enhanced surveillance procedures for use by U.S. law enforcement and intelligence agencies. Although these provisions were set to expire in 2005, most of these provisions have since been extended. These provisions include the following sections:

• 201
• 202
• 203(b)
• 203(d)
• 204
• 206
• 207
• 209
• 212
• 214
• 215
• 217
• 218
• 220
• 223
• 225.

Assignment Guidelines

• For this assignment, you must write      assessments on 3-5 of these provisions. This assignment is more      than just a summary of the chosen provisions and should include an      analytical assessment of the provision.
• Address the following in 3-5 pages:
  • Include the following for each of       your selected provisions:
    • An explanation as to how and to        what extent this provision has changed the legal landscape
    • A summary of how U.S. law        enforcement and intelligence have used this provision to        protect the U.S. homeland.
    • An analysis of criticisms and        controversy over this provision
    • Recommendations for changes or        improvements to this provision