P. Williams describes the war on terror as being a new type of war because isn’t fought between countries or with clear battle lines such as in traditional wars. This kind of war is  against an idea or a group of individuals throughout the nation using things such as technology, intelligence, and surveillance . In this situation there isn’t a singular enemy or ending which is what sets it apart from past wars

The roving wire traps that is part the of the patriot act appears to go against the fourth amendment. This amendment protects people from unreasonable searches. Usually the government would need a warrant to tap a device however, roving wiretaps allow them to track a person through multiple devices without being specific on which device.This is a clear invasion of privacy that gives the government such a large leeway in to spy on the population without any clear limits. 

“Sneak and Peek” warrants go against the Fourth Amendment since they let law enforcement enter a persons home or property without making them aware of it. Traditionally, officers are required to show a warrant to let the person know what they’re doing. With “sneak and peek” warrants they’re able to search in secret and let the individual know later which ultimately takes the person’s right to know and challenge the search.