Terrorism and Homeland Security
Issues and controversy concerning the war on terrorism and the Patriot Act in the United States.
New Airport Security Carry-on Regulations
US Airline New Carry On Regulations
US Airline New Carry On Regulations
US Airline Regulations - Carry-on or Check?
Avoid hassles when checking in at the airport. Before you fly, find out if the items you are bringing are permitted or prohibited in your carry-on or checked luggage.
Avoid hassles when checking in at the airport. Before you fly, find out if the items you are bringing are permitted or prohibited in your carry-on or checked luggage.
Foreign Visitors to United States Need Machine-Readable Passports
DHS Under Secretary Asa Hutchinson speaks at the Foreign Press Center in Washington, DC, in reference to the new machine-readable passport requirements.
DHS Under Secretary Asa Hutchinson speaks at the Foreign Press Center in Washington, DC, in reference to the new machine-readable passport requirements.
The Patriot Act: Probable Cause and Due Process
Both liberal and conservative groups alike have criticized the U.S. Patriot Act, passed in the wake of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, because they say it violates probable cause and due process rights protected by the Constitution of the United States.
Both liberal and conservative groups alike have criticized the U.S. Patriot Act, passed in the wake of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, because they say it violates probable cause and due process rights protected by the Constitution of the United States.
Background Checks: Not Just for Foreigners Anymore
Homeland Security officials have announced that background checks will soon be implemented for each and every passenger, before they are allowed to enter an airplane.
Homeland Security officials have announced that background checks will soon be implemented for each and every passenger, before they are allowed to enter an airplane.
Issue Summary: Geneva Conventions
This issue summary provides background about the Geneva Conventions and the controversy of whether Geneva Conventions apply to terrorists, especially since terrorism has no universally agreed-upon definition.
This issue summary provides background about the Geneva Conventions and the controversy of whether Geneva Conventions apply to terrorists, especially since terrorism has no universally agreed-upon definition.
9/11 Panel Suggests More Secure Licenses
The Sept. 11 commissioners are pushing Congress to set standards for getting a driver's licenses so terrorist will find it harder to fake their identities.
The Sept. 11 commissioners are pushing Congress to set standards for getting a driver's licenses so terrorist will find it harder to fake their identities.
Antiterrorism Personal Protection Guide
The Defense Technical Information Center provides this protection guide, designed to assist people vulnerable to terrorists. It contains security checklist, household checklist, tips for defense air travel as well as other guidelines for protection. (PDF file)
The Defense Technical Information Center provides this protection guide, designed to assist people vulnerable to terrorists. It contains security checklist, household checklist, tips for defense air travel as well as other guidelines for protection. (PDF file)
Aviation Safety Network: Security - Hijack
Provides profiles about aviation hijackings that have occurred around the world, since 1948, not all of which are terrorist related.
Provides profiles about aviation hijackings that have occurred around the world, since 1948, not all of which are terrorist related.
Be Informed: Biological Threat
This site offers readers advice on what to do if they think they are under or have been exposed to a biological attack.
This site offers readers advice on what to do if they think they are under or have been exposed to a biological attack.
Be Informed: Chemical Threat
This site offers readers advice on what to do if they think they are under or have been exposed to a chemical attack.
This site offers readers advice on what to do if they think they are under or have been exposed to a chemical attack.
Be Informed: Explosions
A step-by-step guide explaining things you can do if you are near or in an explosion. The site also has visual guides.
A step-by-step guide explaining things you can do if you are near or in an explosion. The site also has visual guides.
Be Informed: Nuclear Blasts
Find information about what to do if you have been informed about the threat of a nuclear blast, and what you can do if you haven't been informed and one occurs.
Find information about what to do if you have been informed about the threat of a nuclear blast, and what you can do if you haven't been informed and one occurs.
International Terrorism - Attack Search
International Policy Institute for Counter-Terrorism offers a database of terrorist attacks, including selected international terrorist and guerrilla attacks for the years 1986 to the present.
International Policy Institute for Counter-Terrorism offers a database of terrorist attacks, including selected international terrorist and guerrilla attacks for the years 1986 to the present.
Profiles of International Terrorist Organizations
International Policy Institute for Counter-Terrorism offers profiles for terrorist organizations around the world.
International Policy Institute for Counter-Terrorism offers profiles for terrorist organizations around the world.
Saddam Hussein's Defiance of U.N. Resolutions
An article from the White House Government web site, listing the United Nations resolutions that Saddam Hussein violated.
An article from the White House Government web site, listing the United Nations resolutions that Saddam Hussein violated.
The 9-11 Commission Report
The Commission’s Final Report provides a full account of the circumstances surrounding the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, including preparedness for and the immediate response to the attacks. It also includes recommendations designed to guard against future attacks.
The Commission’s Final Report provides a full account of the circumstances surrounding the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, including preparedness for and the immediate response to the attacks. It also includes recommendations designed to guard against future attacks.
Thurgood Marshall Law Library: CRS Reports
Here you will find an impressive list of the Congressional Research Service Reports in reference to terrorism and homeland security.
Here you will find an impressive list of the Congressional Research Service Reports in reference to terrorism and homeland security.
Troops' Plasma Needed to Develop New Anthrax Defense
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced a program to develop a new defense against anthrax.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced a program to develop a new defense against anthrax.