Hypothetical example: On November 1, 2001, the Citizen Commerce Corp. was subject to intense surveillance. The bank's transaction records, databases, and employee records (including personal details)were scrutinized after an anonymous electronic message about a potential terrorist attack was received by the Central Intelligence Agency. This surveillance was executed under the _____.
A)Secure Fence Act
B)USA PATRIOT Act
C)PROTECT Act
D)Homeland Security Act
E)Military Commissions Act

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The USA PATRIOT Act, passed shortly after the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, expanded the powers of US law enforcement agencies for the purpose of fighting terrorism, including enhanced surveillance capabilities.

Hypothetical Example: on November 1, 2001, the Citizen Commerce Corp