21. U.S. Preparations for Biological Terrorism: Legal Limitations and the Need for Planning
- Author:
- Juliette N. Kayyem
- Publication Date:
- 03-2001
- Content Type:
- Working Paper
- Institution:
- Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs, Harvard University
- Abstract:
- The threat of terrorism has focused the attention of the United States on domestic preparedness. Although the likelihood of a domestic terrorist attack may be relatively low, the country is nonetheless preparing first responders, local, state and federal officials, and the public on what to do and what to expect should one occur. Lawyers have only recently begun to consider the issue of domestic preparedness. Any steps to improve preparedness must, of course, involve an assessment by the proper legal authorities to determine their lawfulness and legitimacy.
- Topic:
- Environment, National Security, and Terrorism
- Political Geography:
- United States