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HOMEWORK

QUESTION 1: Compare and contrast the emphasis in most criminal investigations with the emphasis in most terrorism-related investigations in no less than 250 words. You may also include other legitimate differences and similarities.

QUESTION 2: Identify the constitutional issues raised in material support prosecutions related to the right of association, vagueness and overbreadth of the statutes, and due process regarding the methods for designation of foreign terrorist organizations. 
Provide at least five examples of different types of aid that would constitute material support.

QUESTION 3: What is extraordinary rendition? 
What criteria are used to identify the detainees to be subjected to extraordinary rendition? 
What makes extraordinary rendition legal?
How is extraordinary rendition used in the treatment or handling of some terror suspects? 
What is the connection between extraordinary rendition and the goals of intelligence operations?

QUESTION 4: What are targeted killings?
What criteria are used to identify the specific targets of targeted killings?
What does the U.S. seek to achieve tactically or operationally through the use of targeted killings in matters related to terrorism?
What are legal considerations surrounding U.S. targeted killings?
What methods of targeted killing does the U.S. employ?

QUESTION 5: How does FISA specifically contribute to the overall U.S. National Security apparatus?
Additionally, explain the different legal standards for search and surveillance under FISA from the national security context versus the standards routinely applied in the criminal justice context.

QUESTION 6: How and why should the hostilities between the United States and Al Qaeda qualify within the meaning of any specific applicable Article of the Geneva Convention?

Be sure to also identify the Article and fully explain the specific application(s).