1. Based on the assigned PBS video, "America After 9/11," and your knowledge of the FISA Court, wiretaps, and other forms of permissible surveillance, discuss whether you believe the federal government has over-reacted to the 9/11 attacks in the way it has since utilized and created special laws and techniques in an effort to fight terrorism. Give examples of how surveillance laws created to fight terrorism have been used to gather evidence to prove other types of crime. Make arguments for or against the continued existence of the FISA Court.

2. Compare and contrast the exclusionary rule and the fruit of the poisonous tree doctrine, including a history of both evidentiary rules, the purpose of each rule, exceptions to the rules, and whether these rules are still relevant. Include examples of factual scenarios in which each rule might be applied in the conduct of a law enforcement investigation.