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jan 1, 1751 - Writs of Assistance

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The Writs of Assistance was created by governor Bernard a very general search warrant that allowed search of a vessel for any particular reason, first enforced in Massachusetts in order to help with the Navigation Acts in stopping smugglers. It also created courts that allowed searching of shops and even private houses.

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jan 1, 1751
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~ 274 years ago

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