Civil liberties as a concept emphasizes the importance of due process rights, including legal restrictions against unreasonable searches and seizures, [Page 165]the right to legal counsel, and prohibition of illegal detention, torture, and punishment. National security relates to protecting a nation from attack. While most Americans see national security as a priority, some are willing to set aside due process rights if they would harm a nation’s ability to protect its citizens; that is, they are willing to trade some of their civil liberties for security. This entry focuses on this trade-off.