The _____ gave officials nearly unprecedented peacetime authority to "nullify the constitutional rights of individual citizens."

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The Patriot Act, passed in the wake of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, significantly expanded the powers of US law enforcement agencies for the stated purpose of fighting terrorism. It allowed for increased surveillance capabilities, including the ability to wiretap and monitor communications, often criticized for infringing on individual rights and privacy.

The _____ Gave Officials Nearly Unprecedented Peacetime Authority to "Nullify