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The Patriot Act, which was passed by President George W. Bush following the 9/11 attacks, was one of his most significant achievements in national security. However, a growing number Republicans are now criticizing the law. One of them introduced a bill that would terminate the Patriot Act. According to the individual, the legislation was “misnamed.”
I introduced legislation today to REPEAL the misnamed Patriot Act and the 2008 FISA Amendments!
For decades now, the Patriot Act and the 2008 FISA Amendments have allowed the federal government to trample on the rights of law-abiding American citizens.
As the federal government…
— Congressman Greg Steube (@RepGregSteube) June 21, 2023
On Wednesday, Florida Congressman Greg Steube released a statement about his plans to repeal the Patriot Act. He claimed that the legislation, which was passed following the 9/11 attacks, was rushed and resulted in an increase in government overreach. He also noted that it allowed law enforcers to abuse the powers granted to them.
According to Steube, the Patriot Act was detrimental to the country's freedom. It allowed Congress to adopt regulations that are prone to abuse. He stated that his bill, which would restore constitutional governance to the country, would protect civil liberties while maintaining national security.
"Those who would give up essential Liberty, to purchase a little temporary Safety, deserve neither Liberty nor Safety." -Ben Franklin@RepThomasMassie & I intro'd 'Protect Our Civil Liberties Act' (HR8970) to repeal the so-called Patriot Act & end illegal government surveillance pic.twitter.com/QEB8gKxFKu
— Tulsi Gabbard 🌺 (@TulsiGabbard) December 16, 2020
Like Gabbard and Massie, Steube failed to get rid of the Patriot Act. Despite this, he believes that it's time for the country to restore its constitutional rights and repeal the law.
Tulsi Gabbard, a member of the House of Representatives, stated that protecting the civil liberties of citizens is a vital part of the country's democracy. She urged members of Congress to support the bill and ensure that the rights of individuals are upheld. According to Massie, the Founding Fathers fought to prevent the warrantless searches and spying authorized by the Patriot Act and FISA Amendments.
Source: Conservative Institute
