TO: ACLU Action Network Members FR: Jared Feuer, Internet Organizer DT: October 2, 2001 Legislation has been introduced in the House of Representatives that, if passed, would weaken essential checks and balances that have made our democracy strong. The new legislation -- the "Provide Appropriate Tools Required to Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism Act (PATRIOT)" -- contains troubling provisions that would permit indefinite detention of a non-citizen in certain cases, minimize judicial supervision of electronic surveillance by law enforcement authorities and allow intelligence agencies to spy on U.S. citizens by providing enhanced access to sensitive information about them. Take Action! Security and freedom do not need to be at odds. You can read more about this legislation and send a FREE FAX to your Representative from our action alert at: http://www.aclu.org/action/anti-terrorism107.html