Presents the major terrorism cases together with commentary and pertinent documents for easy reference. This commentary analyzes how these cases shape the law on terrorism, and explores how the United States can secure the country from future threats while protecting civil liberties and the American way of life.

"Balancing Civil Rights and Security" presents the latest major terrorism cases together with commentary and pertinent documents for easy reference. The commentary analyzes how these cases are shaping the law on terrorism, and explores how the United States can secure the country from future threats while protecting civil liberties and the American way of life. Cases present the actual court decisions in major federal cases, along with commentary and relevant documents used during the proceedings.