Patriot II

On February 9, 2003 the Center for Public Integrity obtained a copy of draft legislation entitled "Domestic Security Enhancement Act of 2003." This legislation, also called "PATRIOT II", was drafted in secret for many months before it was leaked to the public. Despite the Department of Justice's attempts to minimize the significance of the bill, if passed, PATRIOT II will greatly expand surveillance powers, provide law enforcement officials with greater access to private data, and further infringe on the right of immigrants.

Civil Libertarian Response:

• Letter to Congress Opposing Patriot II, March 17, 2003. Signed by more than 70 organizations.
• Letter to Speaker Hastert seeking a full legislative process, April 2, 2003. Signed by more than 70 organizations.

Analyses:

• Section-by-Section Analysis of Justice Department draft "Domestic Security Enhancement Act of 2003," also known as "PATRIOT Act II," ACLU, February 14, 2003
• Talking Points I: Domestic Security Enhancement Act of 2003 ("Patriot II"), Friends Committee on National Legislation, February 13, 2003.