BY THE NUMBERS
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Civil libertarians argue that the Patriot Act curtails American freedoms. Fans of the act say those fears are overblown. By the numbers, since inception of the Patriot Act through 2004:
Civil rights complaints to the Justice Department’s inspector general:
7,136
Number of those deemed related to the Patriot Act:
1
“Sneak and peek” warrants, allowing searches without telling a subject:
155
Roving wiretaps:
49
Personal records seizures under Section 215 of the act:
35
Source: Justice Department inspector general
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