Tag: Department of Homeland Security
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Post-9/11 Surveillance
After the events of 9/11, the United States saw two major changes to surveillance. Firstly, there was a large impact on Muslims, Arabs, and anyone that appeared to be “Muslim, Arab, or Middle Eastern” (Volpp). In relation to this, the United States saw an influx of racial violence and profiling. Meanwhile, laws such as the…
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20th Anniversary of 9/11: What Do We Remember Now?
Summary: September 11, 2001, completely changed America’s national security processes and resulted in the formation of The Homeland Security Act, which paved the way for other national security programs. The Homeland Security Act was passed in November of 2002, one year and three months after the terrorist attacks on 9/11. This Act paved the way…
9/11: 20 Years Later 