Shortly after the September 11th attacks on the World Trade Center Towers, ________ were authorized as a means of dealing with alleged terrorists and similar individuals the government feels could threaten national security.

Shortly after the September 11th attacks on the World Trade Center Towers, the U.S. government authorized "enhanced interrogation techniques" as a means of dealing with alleged terrorists and similar individuals they felt could threaten national security. These techniques were controversial and raised ethical concerns. If you would like more details on this topic, please let me know.