Commentary on Patriot Act and CAPPS II

CAPPS II is very much in the news recently, with articles on the subject appearing in the Washington Times, Washington Post, and Federal Computer News.

  • Rights advocates slam new screening system: “Conservative and liberal advocates are banding together to oppose new airline passenger screening methods that they say will be a “quantum leap” in government surveillance programs.”
  • Prosecutors Are Urged To Press Congress, Opponents of Patriot Act Are Targeted: “The Justice Department has urged U.S. attorneys to contact congressional representatives who voted against a key anti-terrorism provision of the USA Patriot Act, part of a broad-based publicity campaign on behalf of the law, according to internal department documents.”
  • Dept. of Homeland Security Stands Behind CAPPS II: “Officials from the Homeland Security Department and Transportation Security Administration confirmed the government’s intent to implement an effective airline passenger screening system and review public feedback throughout its development.”
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