The White House goal is to set up a national security debate in an election year with the Democrats, who oppose provisions of the act that they say undermine civil liberties.

"We are quite concerned," he wrote, "that current efforts to combat terrorism may undermine the basic freedoms and liberties that are the foundation of our democracy."

But critics say that making workers waive their right to sue their employers can be coercive and undermines civil liberties.

I hope that today's action demonstrates Congress' willingness to perform oversight of the executive branch and challenge attempts to undermine constitutional liberties.

Many health experts argue that, given the enormous potential for discrimination against infected individuals, mandatory testing would undermine civil liberties without producing any commensurate public health benefits.

Character assassination happens to be, historically, one of the favorite weapons used by those who would undermine the constitutional rights and liberties of others.

These efforts cannot be allowed, however, to undermine civil liberties.

"No other public official did so much to undermine civil liberties as did J. Edgar Hoover."

Last weekend, a large demonstration in Hong Kong illustrated the genuine concerns that Article 23 laws could undermine existing human rights and civil and religious liberties.

A16 President Bush's new plan for domestic security won praise but also raised concerns that some provisions could undermine civil liberties.