I understand the detention part goes to heart of your civil liberties beef. But does the FBI's action fall within the guidelines of the Patriot Act or not?

As far as the amount of money, well, if I'd contributed ten grand to whatever group McVeigh was part of, it would be considered substantial support. So would five grand or five hundred, I suppose.

To say the least, his situation is unpleasant, it may even be unconstitutional, but as of right now, is it unlawful?