The Civil Liberties Protection and USA PATRIOT Act Repeal Bill*

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Section 1: Purpose

The purpose of this Act is to repeal the USA PATRIOT Act and to restore and protect the civil liberties guaranteed to all individuals under the Constitution of the United States.

Section 2: Findings

  1. The USA PATRIOT Act, enacted in the aftermath of the September 11, 2001 attacks, has significantly expanded the surveillance powers of government agencies.

  2. These expanded powers have led to infringements on individual privacy rights and civil liberties, including unlawful searches and seizures, unwarranted surveillance, and the erosion of due process.

  3. The Act has been criticized for its vague definitions and broad scope, leading to potential misuse and abuse of power by government authorities.

  4. There has been a lack of compelling evidence demonstrating that the extensive surveillance measures mandated by the PATRIOT Act are necessary for national security, especially in relation to the preservation of civil rights.

Section 3: Repeal of the USA PATRIOT Act

  1. The USA PATRIOT Act, Public Law 107-56, is hereby repealed in its entirety.

  2. Any provisions of federal law that have been enacted as a result of the USA PATRIOT Act shall also be repealed.

Section 4: Restoration of Civil Liberties

  1. The repeal of the USA PATRIOT Act shall restore the protections guaranteed by the Constitution, including but not limited to:

  • The Fourth Amendment right against unreasonable searches and seizures.

  • The First Amendment rights of free speech, association, and assembly.

  • The Fifth Amendment right to due process and protection against self-incrimination.

  1. Agencies of the federal government shall be prohibited from engaging in surveillance or data collection activities that violate the civil rights of individuals without a warrant based on probable cause.

Section 5: Reporting and Oversight

  1. The Attorney General shall prepare a report within 90 days of the enactment of this Act detailing the impact of the USA PATRIOT Act on civil liberties and recommending measures to prevent future infringements on individual rights.

  2. An independent oversight committee shall be established to monitor government surveillance practices and ensure compliance with constitutional protections.

Section 6: Effective Date

This Act shall take effect immediately upon its enactment.

Section 7: Severability

If any provision of this Act is found to be unconstitutional or otherwise invalid, the remaining provisions shall continue to be effective.

This draft serves as a foundational framework for a bill aimed at abolishing the USA PATRIOT Act while emphasizing the importance of civil liberties and the lack of compelling evidence justifying its provisions. It would require further refinement, legal review, and discussion in a legislative context before introduction.

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I fully agree with this as Patriot Act was is used to terrorize citizens who disagree with tyrannical measures and is used to take away citizens rights in invisible way without ability to challenge accusations, and furthermore to terrorize groups of people 24/7 using LE, private contractors and criminal entities. This act is used for targeting programs of US citizens and residents.