8h 49min, oct 11, 2001 y - Patriot Act
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Created after 9/11, the Patriot Act gave law enforcement broader powers to monitor suspected terrorists and detain or deport aliens who were associated with terrorist groups. This gave Americans a feeling of security and safety during the time of fear.
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8h 49min, oct 11, 2001 y
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~ 24 years ago