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How has the US government used the Patriot Act to prevent terrorist attacks since September 11, 2001?

by using electronic surveillance of suspected terrorists
by offering rewards to terrorists who turn themselves in by keeping information about suspected terrorists private
by opening its borders to better track suspected terrorists

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Authorization of indefinite detentions of immigrants; the permission given law enforcement officers to search a home or business without the owner's or the occupant's consent or knowledge.
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Answer:

by using electronic surveillance of suspected terrorists

Step-by-step explanation:

The objective of this law is to expand the control capacity of the State in order to combat terrorism, improving the capacity of the different US security agencies by coordinating them and providing them with greater powers of vigilance against terrorist crimes. The law also enacted new crimes and toughened the penalties for terrorism offenses. The Patriotic Law has been harshly criticized by various human rights organizations and organizations, due to the restriction of liberties and constitutional guarantees that it has meant for citizens, both American and foreign.

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