- According to P.Williams, the War on Terror was a new kind of war because of the massive powers conferred tremendous power on the federal government’s ability to prosecute the war. This led directly to the Patriot Act which allowed intelligence and law enforcement entities the power to go around the constitution, and conduct surveillance within the United States.
- Roving Wiretaps infringed on the individual’s right to privacy, and it would appear to violate the 4th Amendment. By designating a person a target for wiretap, it ventures into “unreasonable search and seizure” territory. Additionally, they provide little recourse against abuse. As it casts such a wide net, anyone in any kind of contact with a suspect can become ensnared in an investigation.
- Sneek and Peek warrants are a very good example of the kind of insidious over-reach of the Patriot Act. It too violates the 4th Amendment, and essentially serves as a way of allowing law enforcement to get out of any check to the power to investigate and prosecute.
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