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1. In your opinion, did the PATRIOT Act violate the constitutional rights of Americans?

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Section 215 of the Patriot Act violates the Constitution in several ways. It violates the Fourth Amendment, which says the government cannot conduct a search without obtaining a warrant and showing probable cause to believe that the person has committed or will commit a crime.
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