Kate Martin, of the Center for National Security Studies, has authored a new report for SAIS Review on Domestic Intelligence and Civil Liberties (pdf):
Since September 11, domestic intelligence authorities and technical capabilities have been expanded to fight terrorism. There are calls to substitute an “intelligence” paradigm for a “law enforcement” paradigm in domestic counterterrorism efforts and proposals to establish a new domestic intelligence agency. While better information and analysis is needed to fight terrorism, there is reason to fear that transforming domestic counterterrorism primarily into an intelligence matter is unlikely to appreciably increase security, but will seriously threaten civil liberties. This article outlines an alternative approach that will serve to obtain the intelligence necessary to prevent catastrophic attacks without compromising civil liberties.
Kate is also the coordinator of the joint lawsuit I've previously blogged about regarding the Administration's secret arrest and detentions since September 11, 2001.
Link courtesy of Jeanne E. Herrick-Stare of Friends Committee on National Legislation.