Commentary — Even in wartime, stealth and democracy do not mix

By Charles Lewis

WASHINGTON, February 12, 2003 — A few days ago, the Center for Public Integrity obtained a copy of draft legislation that the Bush Administr

Excerpts from this story referencing "Domestic Security Enhancement Act":

"… l in either party or in the national news media had ever even heard of the Domestic Security Enhancement Act of 2003, much less read it. Senate inquiries about the likelihood of “Pa …"

"… ny facilities to the public. But now, with the full text online of the new Domestic Security Enhancement Act of 2003, perhaps there can actually be a public conversation about these m …"

Commentary — The assault on liberty (continued)

By Charles Lewis

WASHINGTON, September 17, 2003 — President George W. Bush used the second anniversary of the September 11th terrorist attacks not only to pr

Excerpts from this story referencing "Domestic Security Enhancement Act":

"… or Public Integrity obtained secret draft legislation, entitled “The Domestic Security Enhancement Act of 2003,”— an apparent sequel to the USA Patriot Act, known as …"

"… gress were completely clueless, in other words, and had never heard of the Domestic Security Enhancement Act of 2003, much less read it. So when the legislation was exposed—an …"

Draft legislation undercuts Bush domestic spying rationale

WASHINGTON, January 31, 2006 — A Justice Department memo written in 2003 may call into question the legal rationale the Bush administration

Excerpts from this story referencing "Domestic Security Enhancement Act":

"… Bush the authority he needed to circumvent the court.The memo and proposed Domestic Security Enhancement Act of 2003, dubbed “Patriot II,” were first obtained and posted on the Ce …"

"… or your review and comment is a draft legislative proposal entitled the ‘Domestic Security Enhancement Act of 2003,’ reads the memo from “OLP,” the Office of Legal Policy. At …"

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Justice Dept. drafts sweeping expansion of anti-terrorism act

By Charles Lewis and Adam Mayle

WASHINGTON, February 7, 2003 — The Bush Administration is preparing a bold, comprehensive sequel to the USA Patriot Act passed in the wake o

Excerpts from this story referencing "Terrorism":

"… House.”Dr. David Cole, Georgetown University Law professor and author of Terrorism and the Constitution, reviewed the draft legislation at the request of the …"

"… hancement Act of 2003 include:Section 201, “Prohibition of Disclosure of Terrorism Investigation Detainee Information”: Safeguarding the dissemination of i …"

"… ions.Section 405, “Presumption for Pretrial Detention in Cases Involving Terrorism”: While many people charged with drug offenses punishable by prison term …"

"… tober 9, 2002, hearing of the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Technology, Terrorism, and Government Information, Deputy Assistant Attorney General Alice Fishe …"

Bush Administration thwarts access

By The Center for Public Integrity

Excerpt from The Buying of the President 2004 shows the White House's propensity for secrecy

Excerpts from this story referencing "Domestic Security Enhancement Act":

"… tion designed to strengthen and extend provisions of the Patriot Act. The "Domestic Security Enhancement Act of 2003," dated January 9, 2003, included provisions that would further in …"