Hatch proposes making Patriot Act provisions permanent

April 10, 2003 - Privacy News

Senator Orrin Hatch (R-UT) has written a proposal that would repeal the "sunset" provisions of the Patriot Act and make it permanent. Certain aspects of the Patriot Act expire in 2005 unless Congress votes to reauthorize them. Congressional Republicans are considering attaching Hatch's proposal to an upcoming anti-terrorism bill that would make it easier for the government to get secret warrants against individuals who have no known affiliations with terrorist groups.

Source: New York Times (registration required)

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Last updated April 11, 2003