9/11 Inquiry
To what extent should the 9/11/01 attacks be considered a turning point in modern United States history?
Authorization for Use of Military Force (AUMF)passed by Congress September 14, 2001 (part 1)
Preamble:
Joint Resolution
To authorize the use of United States Armed Forces against those responsible for the recent attacks launched against the United States.
Whereas, on September 11, 2001, acts of treacherous violence were committed against the United States and its citizens; and
Whereas, such acts render it both necessary and appropriate that the United States exercise its rights to self-defense and to protect United States citizens both at home and abroad; and
Whereas, in light of the threat to the national security and foreign policy of the United States posed by these grave acts of violence; and
Whereas, such acts continue to pose an unusual and extraordinary threat to the national security and foreign policy of the United States; and
Whereas, the President has authority under the Constitution to take action to deter and prevent acts of international terrorism against the United States: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
Authorization for Use of Military Force (AUMF)passed by Congress September 14, 2001 (part 2)
Section 2 – Authorization For Use of United States Armed Forces
(a) IN GENERAL- That the President is authorized to use all necessary and appropriate force against those nations, organizations, or persons he determines planned, authorized, committed, or aided the terrorist attacks that occurred on September 11, 2001, or harbored such organizations or persons, in order to prevent any future acts of international terrorism against the United States by such nations, organizations or persons.
The Patriot Act
Follow this link, enlarge the infographic, and skim/read through it.
Continue to consider the inquiry question and also consider:
https://www.aclu.org/sites/default/files/infographics/patriot_infographic_full.jpg