The library of American laws and legal principles

Presents an overview of the writ of habeas corpus, a right of all American guaranteed by the United States Constitution, explaining what it is and how it is used in the judicial system.

Presents an introduction to U.S. Miranda rights, including information on how they originated, how they were legislated, and how the protect the rights of the accused.

Examines the formation of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 which was enacted to protect Americans after the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001.

Presents an overview of the legislation enacted to reform America's voting system after the 2000 presidential election between Al Gore and George Bush.

Presents an overview of the USA Patriot Act, including information on the terrorist attack of September 11, 2001, the failures of counterterrorism intelligence, and the development of legislation that lead to the USA Patriot becoming law.