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Were the palmer raids justified given the times? Give one reason to support your answer

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People have First Amendment rights to free speech. The raids were based on prejudice and fear. In dangerous times, the country should limit rights to protect people. Palmer overextended his authority. The raids were based on law, even if the law was controversial.

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People have First Amendment rights to free speech.

The raids were based on prejudice and fear.

In dangerous times, the country should limit rights to protect people.

Palmer overextended his authority.

The raids were based on law, even if the law was controversial.

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