Patriot Act up for Renewal

Did you hear that the PATRIOT Act is up for renewal?  No?  You're not alone:  Apparently US intelligence services can still keep a secret.

Since it was passed almost a decade ago, some of the most noxious portions of the PATRIOT Act have burrowed their way deep into our legal system.  A year ago, President Obama signed a bill extending three provisions of the original PATRIOT Act; last week Congressman Mike Rogers (R-Michigan) introduced legislation to extend them again.

Will you click here, and urge your elected officials to oppose the reauthorization of the PATRIOT Act?

Together, the extended provisions make a mockery of our civil liberties:  They let government officials spy on whomever they want, for any reason, without ever letting them know or giving them a chance to challenge the order in court.

Enough is enough: Will you join us in demanding that Congress finally let these provisions expire?

Just click here and we'll send a message to your senator, representative, and President Obama.

Thanks for joining us in the effort to reclaim Americans' civil liberties.

 -- The Demand Progress team