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[The 9-11 Commission] National Commission on Terrorist Attacks Upon the United States
"...is chartered to prepare a full and complete account of the circumstances surrounding the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, including preparedness for and the immediate response to the attacks. The Commission is also mandated to provide recommendations designed to guard against future attacks."

  • 9-11 Commission Final Report
    "The Commissionís Final Report provides a full and complete account of the circumstances surrounding the September 11th, 2001, terrorist attacks, including preparedness for and the immediate response to the attacks. It also includes recommendations designed to guard against future attacks."
  • Hearings
    "Staff statements, prepared testimony, archived video, and transcripts will be posted in the online archive as they become available.
    • Staff Statement No. 15: Overview of the Enemy - (dead link) (June 16, 20004)
    • Staff Statement No. 16: Outline of the 9/11 Plot - (dead link) (June 16, 2004)

U.S. v. Zacarias Moussaoui
"The jury has rendered a verdict in the trial of Zacarias Moussaoui. The verdict was for life in prison instead of execution for his role in the attacks of 9/11 on the United States."

  • Trial Exhibits
    "The following web pages link to all 1,202 exhibits admitted into evidence during the trial of U.S. v. Moussaoui, with the exception of seven that are classified or otherwise remain under seal. This is the first criminal case for which a federal court has provided access to all exhibits online."
  • Appeal - See U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit - (dead link)

FirstGov - America Responds
Sections include: Protect Yourself ; Travel Safely ; Help Your Country

  • Learn More About Terrorism - (dead link)
    Sections include: Reference and Library Resources ; Information About Terrorism and Terrorists ; Current and Proposed Laws Regarding Terrorism ; Presidential Executive Orders ; Presidential Proclamations ; The Courts ; Anti-Terrorism Training ; Worldwide Support of the War on Terrorism.

Thomas - U.S. Congress on the Internet

U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS)

  • Legislation - (dead link)
    • Homeland Security Act of 2002 - (dead link)
  • Speeches & Statements - (dead link)
  • Publications & Reports - (dead link)

U.S. Dept. of Justice

  • September 11th Victim Compensation Fund of 2001 - (dead link)

American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU)

The Avalon Project at the Yale Law School

FindLaw Legal News - America Attacked
Includes: News ; Govt Web Sites ; Documents ; Laws ; Cases ; Photos ; Videos ; Contact Info.

FindLaw - Executive Order 12333 -- United States Intelligence Activities
Includes U.S. policy on assassinations.

Human Rights Watch

Human Rights Watch Reports

Libraries and the Patriot Legislation
To provide guidance to libraries ALA provides the following materials to offer guidance and suggestions how libraries should respond if law enforcement 'knocks at the door.'"
- American Library Association

Library Records Post-Patriot Act (Federal Law)
By Mary Minow
LLRX.com Feature, September 16, 2002

Library Resources: Concerning the WTC/Pentagon Attacks
"Created by Law Librarians as a resources for information in the aftermath of 9-11-01."
Sections include: Articles ; NY Legislation ; Books ; llrx.com: 9-11-2001 ; Experts: Islam ; Research: Aftermath ; In Our Own Words ; Time to Breathe.

LLRX.com - 9-11-2001 News and Legal Resources, Information and Related Services - (dead link)
Compiled and Edited by Sabrina I. Pacifici

LLRX.com - New York State Disaster & Terrorism Legislation for 2001
Compiled by Janice E. Henderson
LLRX.com Feature Published November 1, 2001

September 11 Tragedy: News and Information Sources
Sections includes: News ; Official Government Information and Documents ; Websites ; Legal Resources ; Other Library Guides ; Books and Other Material ; Bioterrorism ; Coping with Traumatic Events.
By Cheryl Nyberg, Reference Librarian, Gallagher Law Library, University of Washington.

Syracuse University - TRAC Reports
"Your source for comprehensive independent and nonpartisan information about federal enforcement, staffing and spending.

Taking Back America: USA Patriot Act and Civil Liberties
Information and Resources
"This site was created to accompany panel discussion by faculty and librarians on dangers the Patriot Act poses to the American democratic experiment offered as part of the University of Washington's event, Time of Reflection: The War in Iraq."
Sections include: USA Patriot Act ; USA Patriot Act II ; Interpretations & Analysis ; Libraries & the USA Patriot Act ; Universities & the USA Patriot Act ; Government Documents ; Finding Additional Information.
- University of Washington Libraries

U.S. v. Zacarias Moussaoui
"The jury has rendered a verdict in the trial of Zacarias Moussaoui. The verdict was for life in prison instead of execution for his role in the attacks of 9/11 on the United States."

  • Trial Exhibits
    "The following web pages link to all 1,202 exhibits admitted into evidence during the trial of U.S. v. Moussaoui, with the exception of seven that are classified or otherwise remain under seal. This is the first criminal case for which a federal court has provided access to all exhibits online."
  • Appeal - See U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit - (dead link)

USA Patriot Act Resolutions of State Library Associations
- Office for Intellectual Freedom, American Library Association



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