Question

Critics of the Patriot Act argue that it violates civil rights. What right may be violated in Title II (Title II gives the federal government more permissions to engage in surveillance tactics of citizens

Answer 1

Answer: It violates the right to privacy

Explanation: It Violates the Fourth Amendment, which says the government cannot conduct a search without obtaining a warrant and showing probable cause to believe that the person has committed or will commit a crime.

Answer 2

The second Title of the Patriot Act gives the government permission to engage in surveillance tactics of citizens. This, some critics say, is a violation of their right to privacy. Those who support the act say, "if you have nothing to hide, why do you care?" but critics make a valid point that it doesn't matter whether or not they have anything to hide; they have a right to privacy just the same. The fact of the matter is, however, Title II was designed to allow agencies like the FBI, DIA, and CIA to gather valuable intelligence on citizens who might be committing treason against the United States. Their hope is to prevent another 9/11.