From Deseret News archives:
Patriot Act cheered and jeered at the U.
Utahns on each side of the aisle had a chance to voice those opinions Wednesday to Sen. Orrin Hatch, a principal author of the controversial anti-terrorism legislation. Hatch, R-Utah, hosted a field hearing of the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee at the University of Utah to examine the Patriot Act and other federal laws being used in the fight against terrorism.
At the outset of the congressional hearing, Hatch said he was especially interested in hearing from witnesses "details of any specific abuses" of the act.
"Unfortunately, much of the rhetoric regarding our nation's anti-terrorism laws appears based on misinformation and unjust speculation," Hatch said. "Additionally, some critics have tried to divert attention to those leading the implementation and review of these laws . . . rather than making specific, documented critiques of these laws and how they believe these laws have been enforced."
Six of the 10 witnesses who testified Wednesday, however, expressed concerns with specific provisions of the Patriot Act considered to threaten the civil liberties and privacy rights of ordinary Americans.
"We ask you to support the Safe Act to add oversight and review to the Patriot Act to provide the appropriate protection for innocent Americans from unrestricted government surveillance," said Nanette Benowitz, president of the League of Women Voters of Utah.
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