Democracy Dies in Darkness

Former officials express concerns over diminishing attention to international terrorism and other threats. These issues have become increasingly worrisome in recent times.

Recent Application of Powers

Firefighters are seen searching through the wreckage of the World Trade Center towers in New York shortly after the attacks on September 11, 2001. This image embodies the tragic impact of terrorism on American soil.

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Shift in Focus

Twenty-five years following the 9/11 attacks, the agencies and legal systems established to prevent another terrorist event are being redirected. Under the Trump administration, many of these resources are now focused internally.

The powers once aimed at preventing terrorism are used to address immigration issues, combat drug trafficking, and suppress political dissent. This shift has raised concerns about whether the United States is adequately addressing threats from international terrorism.