1. The war on terror differs from traditional wars because, traditionally a war is fought with the intention to take out a very specific target , a target that is centralized and clear cut. The war on terror makes the lines blurred, there is no clear centralized targets. The target is anyone deemed a threat for one reason or another. It isn’t entirely a war because the other side isn’t entirely connected or involved with the warfare being inflicted into them.
  2. The Roving Wiretaps provision of the Patriot Act may violate the fourth amendment  because it allows the government to monitor a suspect’s communications across multiple devices without specifying which device, potentially leading to unreasonable searches and seizures. This lack of awareness can unintentionally capture the communications of innocent people. it may affect the first amendment by creating a fear for speaking freely or associating with others due to the possibility of surveillance.
  3. Sneak and Peek warrants were allowed under the Patriot Act. It may also violate the fourth amendment because they let law enforcement search a persons property without immediately notifying them.This delays the individual’s knowledge of the search, making it harder to challenge its legality. It arguably undermines the fourth Amendment’s protection against  unreasonable searches and the right to know when and why your property is searched. Like roving wiretaps, these warrants raise concerns about the violation of constitutional rights.

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