The ACLU Freedom Files: Beyond the Patriot Act
Jan. 12, 7:00 p.m.
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As the House and Senate versions of the Patriot Act go to conference to create a final bill to be presented to the President, Beyond The Patriot Act highlights the importance of this legislation and urges members of Congress to take the time to act sensibly and bring the law back in line with the Constitution by restoring proper checks and balances.

The ACLU Freedom Files
This film is part of the ACLU Freedom Files, a new 10-part multimedia series from award-winning filmmaker Robert Greenwald's Brave New Films and produced and directed by Jeremy Kagan.

Aiming to strip away the sound bytes to reveal how civil liberties affect real people everyday. The ACLU Freedom Files features personal stories of average Americans, an entertaining format and the guiding vision of a respected and award-winning filmmaker.

Series topics will include the Patriot Act, the Supreme Court, free speech and dissent, religious freedom, gay and lesbian rights, drug policy, racial profiling, women's rights, and youth freedoms.

Links and Resources

Program's official site

ACLU Freedom Files official site

The full text of HR 3162 (Patriot Act)

Comprehensive site about the Patriot Act from the Electronic Privacy Information Center

Comprehensive site on the Patriot Act from the American Library Association

The Department of Justice's website on the Patriot Act

The ACLU's page on the Patriot Act

Debating the Patriot Act
A great site from NPR

A Guide to the Patriot Act, Part 1 - Should you be scared of the Patriot Act?
From Slate, this article describes the legislation, how it has been implemented and support and opposition to it.

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