1.P. Williams writes in her essay, that the war on terror is a new type of a war. What’s new about it, how is it different from traditional wars?

*According to P. Williams’ essay, the war on terror is far from being like other wars. It’s not just about fighting armies or capturing territory, which is why she refers to it as a “war of the mind.” Instead, the focus is on addressing beliefs and fear. The enemy was typically known in previous conflicts, such as a nation or specific group. However, in the war on terror, people who create fear are the enemy, making it much more difficult to identify and fight using traditional methods.

2.In what ways does the “Roving Wiretaps” of the Patriot Act seem to violate the Bill of Rights? Which amendment(s) does it seem to violate and why?

*The Patriot Act’s “Roving Wiretaps” clause permits law enforcement to gather information on a suspect without sharing the precise device or location they are monitoring. This means that they can continue to follow someone without obtaining a new warrant, even if they switch computers or phones. The Fourth Amendment, which was created to protect us from random searches, seems to be violated by this. It gives law enforcement far too much authority to monitor people at random without a specific reason why they might suspect them or solid proof, which can come across as misconduct.

3.What about “Sneak and Peek” Warrants?

*The FBI is able to search someone’s home or place of business without immediately informing them because of “sneak and peek” warrants, also referred to as delayed notice search warrants. It takes a long time, if anything, for the subject of the investigation to learn about the search. Although these warrants are intended to safeguard an investigation, they give reasons for serious concerns. It feels like a privacy invasion because it takes a long time for people to question the search or even determine whether their rights have been violated. People end up in a situation where they are unaware of what is going on with them.