2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
0
500
1000
1500
US Metro Majors
USA Papers
Mentions of PATRIOT Act
Month
# of Mentions
PATRIOT Act
Passed
President Bush Expands Powers
Act reauthorization
Department of Justice reveals FBI
underreporting of NSL, half used on US Citizens
Oregon Judge Rules Parts of
PATRIOT Act Unconstitutional
Congress Extends Act Four Years
Snowden Leaks
Portions of PATRIOT Act
Vocally Allowed to Expire