HISTORY

The United States government has long been criticized for excessive surveillance of citizens and non-citizens alike. To many, this practice contradicts the American ideals of personal liberty and privacy. Directives for mass surveillance are most commonly made after major tragedies or during political upheaval. After the 9/11 attacks, the Patriot Act allowed authorities to detain  hundreds of immigrants  for prolonged periods despite not being accused of a crime. These detent

DXR, Wikimedia Commons Conversations from both sides of the aisle in the aftermath of the election often focused on an increasingly...

A painting depicting  the Maryland colonists’ first voyage aboard the Ark and the Dove ( msa.maryland.gov ). Anti-Catholicism in American...