Our civil liberties are being excessively curbed in the name of counter-terrorism. true or false

True.

Explanation:

Counter terrorism acts are the measures that are taken to combat acts of terrorism in order to comply with the international obligations as required in the international law.

The American government has been in question about its respect for civic liberties of its citizens. During the time of crisis, the American government has been known to suppress the civil rights of its citizen in the interest of the crisis for instance, the suspension of habeas corpus during the Civil War. The US patriot act of George. W Bush, that was meant to counter terrorism has come into question on the level to which it violates civil rights of its citizens. Including the opening of the special detention facility at Guantanamo Bay, harsh treatment and interrogation policies and more.