1. What\u2019s different about the war on terror?
So, the war on terror isn\u2019t like the usual wars we think about with armies and battlefields. P. Williams points out that it\u2019s kind of a new thing because the \u201cenemy\u201d isn\u2019t a country or soldiers\u2014it\u2019s groups or individuals who can be anywhere and don\u2019t have uniforms. Instead of fighting battles, it\u2019s mostly about stopping attacks before they happen by spying and gathering info.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
2. Why do \u201cRoving Wiretaps\u201d seem sketchy, and which rights do they mess with?
\u201cRoving Wiretaps\u201d let the government listen to anyone a suspect might talk to or use their devices without needing a new warrant every time. That feels like it goes against the Fourth Amendment, which protects us from unreasonable searches and says the government needs to be specific about what they\u2019re searching. These wiretaps are kind of vague and don\u2019t make the government specify much.3. What\u2019s the deal with \u201cSneak and Peek\u201d warrants?
These warrants let cops search your place without telling you right away. That seems like it also violates the Fourth Amendment because people usually have the right to know when their stuff is being searched. It\u2019s meant to keep investigations secret so suspects don\u2019t run, but it definitely raises privacy worries.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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