Terrorism and the Constitution: Sacrificing Civil Liberties in the Name of National Security

Tracing The History Of Government Intrusions On Constitutional Rights In Response To Threats From Abroad, Cole And Dempsey Warn That A Society In Which Civil Liberties Are Sacrificed In The Name Of National Security Is In Fact Less Secure Than One In Which They Are Upheld. A New Chapter Includes A Discussion Of Domestic Spying, Preventive Detention, The Many Court Challenges To Post-9/11 Abuses, Implementation Of The Patriot Act, And Efforts To Reestablish The Checks And Balances Left Behind In The Rush To Strengthen Governmental Powers.