1. Patricia Williams describes the war on terror as different from traditional wars because it is more about fighting an idea, specifically the fear of terrorism, rather than a specific enemy or nation. This allows anyone who causes fear to be considered an enemy, making it difficult to fight and adding a layer of social panic.
  2. Roving wiretaps from the Patriot Act seem to violate the Fourth Amendment, which protects against unreasonable searches and seizures. This is because the law allows the government to wiretap multiple devices without needing a separate court order for each, making it easier for innocent people who might be connected to a suspect to be spied upon without proper checks.
  3. “Sneak and Peek” warrants let authorities search a home or business without immediately notifying the person being investigated. This appears to violate the Fourth Amendment, as it undermines the right to privacy and due process by allowing searches without timely notice, preventing individuals from knowing about and challenging the search.

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