The USA PATRIOT Act

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The USA PATRIOT Act

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The USA PATRIOT Act expanded the U.S. government's ability to conduct domestic surveillance in the interest of national security. It allowed for increased monitoring of electronic communications, access to financial and other personal records, and the use of surveillance and pen registers.

Note: Options A and D are incorrect as the USA PATRIOT Act did not reinstate the draft or create a physical fence along America's borders. Option B is incorrect as there are existing federal programs that give aid to veterans, and the act did not establish any new programs specifically for veterans. Option E is incorrect as the establishment of a special prison for suspected terrorists at the Guantanamo Bay detention camp was a separate action taken by the Bush administration in response to the 9/11 attacks but was not explicitly authorized by the USA PATRIOT Act.