The United States patriot act and its impact upon the American society

Abstract EN

The attacks of September 11th, 2001 affected migratory practices in the united states by providing political and institutional power with the main rationale for a harsher and more restrictive approach to immigrants, the us administration has pursued a very short-term policy, which is out of step with its long-term interests and consequences.

these practices, far from resolving the problems affecting the united states in terms of security and the management of migratory flows, have only accentuated political and ideological polarization.

neoconservatives and supporters of the “clash of civilizations” have constantly advocated an offensive approach towards the nations and peoples held responsible for the tragic events of September 11, 2001.

in terms of migration policy, the fear of admitting terrorists to American territory has resulted in discriminatory attitudes toward foreign nationals.

the research attempts to show how discrimination resulting from the “war on terror” has weakened the image of the united states abroad, mainly in countries where anti-Americanism is raging, and how it has jeopardized the diplomatic and economic objectives of the united states government.