The SeditionFreedomPatriot Act allowed the U. S. government to hunt down, detain, and prosecute alleged terrorists

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Reginald Potter

1 January, 16:35

The SeditionFreedomPatriot Act allowed the U. S. government to hunt down, detain, and prosecute alleged terrorists

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Brisa Stokes · Answer 1

The correct answer is that this is the Patriot Act.

It was an act passed by George W. Bush in October 2001 - a s a consequence of the September 11 Attacks. It gives the US government the power to hunt down, detain and prosecute suspected terrorists.

Among others, it authorizes indefinite detention of suspects.