BY THE NUMBERS
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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