Permissible government surveillance targets and methods were significantly expanded by the

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The PATRIOT Act (Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required to Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism Act) significantly expanded the government's surveillance powers, allowing for increased wiretapping, monitoring of email and internet usage, and tracking of financial transactions. The act was passed in response to the September 11, 2001 attacks and aimed to improve national security efforts.

Permissible Government Surveillance Targets and Methods Were Significantly Expanded by the