Home   Issues   Constitution   Guide   Teaching   Materials   Democracy   Glossary   Site   Guide   About Us	Civil Liberties in Wartime What personal freedoms are Americans willing to sacrifice in the name of homeland security? After the attacks of September 11, Congress passed legislation to expand the government's surveillance powers, including increased wiretapping and authority to detain and deport suspected terrorists. The law grants federal authorities the right to conduct secret searches and to allow officials to detain suspects for extended time periods without charge. Can we safeguard national security without trampling on civil liberties? Redefining Torture Aired: 12/00/2005 (Listen to: Full Program | Opening Story ) Attorney-Client Confidentiality: Are There Special Rules for Defending Terrorism Suspects? Aired: 26/45/2005 (Listen to: Full Program | Opening Story ) Attorney-Client Confidentiality: Are There Special Rules for Defending Terrorism Suspects? The Stop-Loss Program: Necessary Orders or a Back-Door Draft? Aired: 11/45/2005 (Listen to: Full Program | Opening Story ) The Stop-Loss Program: Necessary Orders or a Back-Door Draft? Show All Court to Oversee US Wiretapping in Terror Cases 00/18/2007 US Judge Finds Wiretap Actions Violate the Law 00/18/2006 The Ruling on Tribunals: The Context 00/30/2006 Show All Casting a Wary Eye?: Examining Views of Race in the Wake of the September 11, 2001 Terrorist Attacks Drawing the Line at Freedom?: Exploring Ways in Which the Rules of Democracy Have Changed in an Age of Terrorism For the Sake of Security: Analyzing Civil Liberties in the Wake of the September 11 Terrorist Attacks Public I Or Private I: Considering the Pros and Cons of National Identity Cards Safety Up in the Air : Learning About Controversial Airline and Airport Safety Measures Who or What is Un-American? Lesson Plan Unit: Civil Rights Lesson Plan Unit: Individual Rights Additional Curriculum Justice Talking Listening and Learning Guide The New York Times Learning Network: Lesson Plan Archive Explore the history of this issue through an interactive timeline Have an opinion? Visit the Justice Talking message boards and the New York Times forums
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