Lexcia Negron
7995
History
Pearblossom Private School
February 17, 2014
Abstract
The 9/11 terrorist attack in the United States has become one of the most known disasters in history. Because of the horrible tragedies that happened on September 11, 2001, America has had some effects from it. From getting stopped more than usual in the airport, to having an Immigration system and also having an Act that allows the government to intrude in people’s lives. Security protocols, Immigration System, What in detail does the Patriot Act involve. Those three subjects will be discussed in detail in my essay. 9/11 will always be considered a turning point in the history of America. The events of that day will never be forgotten. …show more content…
For example, specific I.D is now required and must exactly match your name on ticket, shoes must be removed at checkpoints and there are no exceptions. Other Airport Security includes the removal of all metal objects such as belt buckles, coins, eye glasses and mobile phones. All baggage and carryon items must be screened at all times, pat downs were enhanced and everyone has to get body scanning before boarding anywhere. Your name can be on a NO FLY List this was created by the US after 9/11. If your name appears on this list extra inspection is required by airline. There is also a Terrorist Watch List. This list is one of the one’s the US would consider as individuals whom are threats to society in America or have involvement of some sort with terrorist. This new security after 9/11 is remarkable costly and at times give you false positives. Even with all this security it has experienced attempted terrorist attacks over the last …show more content…
Previously, before 9/11 North Mexico and U.S. migrants were able to cross the border to look for work more easily. However, after 9/11 securing the border became a national priority. After 9/11 it became harder for Muslims to become American citizens. If arrested by police illegal Muslims were now deported without question now. Even some of their charities were targeted by FBI. Before 9/11 President Bush was viewed as immigration moderate; however after 9/11 his administration saw immigration as a way to fight terrorism. Because George W. Bush was president at the time 9/11 occurred and he happened to be of the Republican Party. There were many changes; a few of them were increased funding, spending on deportations and removing criminals. For example, increased funding was no longer an issue after 9/11 President Bush passed a homeland security act. This helped many government agencies to help the U.S. in dealing with immigration matters spending on deportation, increased after 9/11 from 200,000 to nearly 400,000. Some of the deportations include in large amounts criminals/individuals that might not have been considered of interest before by the government, but now a lesser conviction would lead to deportation. Due to all these changes American citizens who vote have stated that they partly see the aftermath of 9/11 more as a very important and influential interruption in