Terrorism and Homeland Security

US Airline New Carry On Regulations

Avoid hassles when checking in at the airport. Before you fly, find out if the items you are bringing are permitted or prohibited in your carry-on or checked luggage.

DHS Under Secretary Asa Hutchinson speaks at the Foreign Press Center in Washington, DC, in reference to the new machine-readable passport requirements.

Both liberal and conservative groups alike have criticized the U.S. Patriot Act, passed in the wake of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, because they say it violates probable cause and due process rights protected by the Constitution of the United States.

This issue summary provides background about the Geneva Conventions and the controversy of whether Geneva Conventions apply to terrorists, especially since terrorism has no universally agreed-upon definition.

The Sept. 11 commissioners are pushing Congress to set standards for getting a driver's licenses so terrorist will find it harder to fake their identities.

The Department of Defense Education Activity provides this protection guide, designed to assist people vulnerable to terrorists. It contains security checklist, household checklist, tips for defense air travel as well as other guidelines for protection. (PDF file)

Provides profiles about aviation hijackings that have occurred around the world, since 1948, not all of which are terrorist related.

This site offers readers advice on what to do if they think they are under or have been exposed to a biological attack.

This site offers readers advice on what to do if they think they are under or have been exposed to a chemical attack.

A step-by-step guide explaining things you can do if you are near or in an explosion. The site also has visual guides.

Find information about what to do if you have been informed about the threat of a nuclear blast, and what you can do if you haven't been informed and one occurs.

An article from the White House Government web site, listing the United Nations resolutions that Saddam Hussein violated.

The Commission’s Final Report provides a full account of the circumstances surrounding the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, including preparedness for and the immediate response to the attacks. It also includes recommendations designed to guard against future attacks.

Here you will find an impressive list of the Congressional Research Service Reports in reference to terrorism and homeland security.