terrorist organization

AP - White House counterterrorism adviser John Brennan says U.S officials hope to build on the killing of Osama bin Laden to destroy the al-Qaida terrorist organization.

The U.S. Supreme Court hears arguments Tuesday in a case that pits an individual's right to free speech and association against a federal law aimed at combating terrorism.

At issue is part of the Patriot Act which makes it a crime for an American citizen to engage in peaceful lawful activity on behalf of any group designated as a terrorist organization.

The al-Qaida leader's message to President Obama this week shows he's still in the fight. But intelligence officials say the combination of Pakistan's military push, the U.S. troop increase in Afghanistan and stepped-up drone strikes is putting pressure on the terrorist organization.

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