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Mykalah Smith ADJUS-222-5512 5/5/23 Discussion #5: Terrorism The problem, question, and even answers that we need to pay close attention to is assessing which type of terrorist threat, domestic or international, is the most serious, and identifying the group that poses the greatest danger. The questions that need to be answered are: Which group poses the most serious threat, domestic or international, and why? What motivates the group that is the greatest threat? What methods of terrorism does this group use? What are the best strategies for investigating and preventing this form of terrorism, and why? To begin answering these questions, we can draw from the material on Classification of Terrorist Acts, Terrorism in the United States, Terrorists as Criminals, and Investigating Possible Terrorist Activities. We will need to assess the various domestic and international groups named in these materials to determine which group is the most serious threat. We will also need to examine the motivations and methods of the group we identify as the greatest threat, so that we can understand the nature of their threat and how they operate. Finally, we will need to identify the best strategies for investigating and preventing this form of terrorism, based on the group's tactics and capabilities. Prevalence of domestic and international terrorism: According to the Global Terrorism Database, between 1970 and 2019, there were 23,070 terrorist incidents in the United States, of which 92% were committed by domestic actors and 8% were committed by international actors. However, international terrorism incidents were responsible for a higher number of fatalities (3,066) compared to domestic terrorism incidents (2,992). Group considered the most serious threat: Based on the analysis in Step Three, the group considered the

Mykalah Smith ADJUS-222-5512 5/5/23 most serious threat is international terrorist groups such as Al-Qaeda and ISIS. Laws to combat international terrorism: Several laws have been enacted to combat international terrorism, including the USA PATRIOT Act, which gives law enforcement agencies expanded powers to investigate and prevent terrorist activities. The Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) allows for the collection of foreign intelligence information to protect against international terrorism. The Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act of 2004 established the Office of the Director of National Intelligence to coordinate intelligence efforts against terrorism. The balance between terrorism enforcement and personal liberties is a contentious issue that has been hotly debated since the 9/11 attacks. While the government's primary responsibility is to protect its citizens from harm, it must also strike a balance between security and individual rights. Some argue that our terrorism laws have gone too far in eroding our personal rights, while others argue that they have not gone far enough. In this essay, I will argue that while some measures have been necessary to combat terrorism, many of these measures have gone too far and have eroded our personal liberties. In the aftermath of the 9/11 attacks, the US government passed several laws to combat terrorism, including the USA PATRIOT Act. The act gave law enforcement agencies expanded powers to investigate and prevent terrorist activities. The Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) also allowed for the collection of foreign intelligence information to protect against international terrorism. While these measures were necessary to prevent future attacks, they have also led to concerns about government overreach and violations of individual rights.

Mykalah Smith ADJUS-222-5512 5/5/23 One of the most controversial aspects of the PATRIOT Act is the provision that allows for the collection of metadata from phone and internet communications. This provision has been criticized for its potential to violate individual privacy rights and for its lack of transparency. While the government has argued that this provision is necessary to prevent future attacks, critics argue that it represents a significant overreach of government power. Similarly, the use of the no- fly list has come under scrutiny for its potential to violate individual rights. The list, which is used to prevent individuals who are deemed to be a security threat from boarding a plane, has been criticized for its lack of transparency and for its potential to be used as a tool for government abuse. While the government argues that the list is necessary to prevent terrorist attacks, critics argue that it represents a significant infringement on individual rights. In addition to these specific measures, there are also concerns about the broader impact of the government's terrorism enforcement policies on individual rights. For example, the use of racial and religious profiling has been criticized for its potential to stigmatize and discriminate against certain groups. Similarly, the use of enhanced interrogation techniques has been criticized for its potential to violate international human rights standards. While some of these measures may be necessary to combat terrorism, they must be balanced against the need to protect individual rights and liberties. To this end, there have been calls for greater transparency and oversight in the government's terrorism enforcement policies. For example, the government. My proposal is to strengthen law enforcement and judicial capabilities, expand aviation and border security, deepen global information sharing, counter terrorist financing, improve crisis

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