ember 11, 2001. A month after the attacks, Congress expanded the purview of the FISA court by passing the USA Patriot Act (an acronym that stands for Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required to Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism). Part of the | | Epst_9780451494566_2p_all_r1.z.indd 122 @ 9/29/16 5:51