The ____________ basically gave law enforcement agencies greater authority and ease in wiretapping, searching homes of suspects, and, in particular greater arrest powers.

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The Patriot Act, also known as the USA Patriot Act, was passed by the United States Congress in response to the 9/11 terrorist attacks. It granted more power to law enforcement agencies to investigate, prevent, and prosecute terrorism-related crimes. It allowed for greater authority in wiretapping, searching homes of suspects, and increased arrest powers, such as allowing the detention of non-citizens suspected of terrorist activities without charges or trial.

The ____________ Basically Gave Law Enforcement Agencies Greater Authority and Ease