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Surveillance Procedures in the Patriot Act The Patriot Act, which was signed into law by George W Bush on October 24, 2001, gives the government several new provisions to enable them to fight terrorism. Within the bill are ten clauses giving the government new rights. The second provision of the Patriot Act, entitled Surveillance Procedures, is the most controversial of all the clauses. It has faced much scrutiny from poltiticians, researchers, and citizens alike. Many feel that the rights given to the government are in violation of citizens Fourth Amendment Rights. This hypertext will examine and discuss the second clause of the Patriot Act, it's constitutuionality, and the opinions of Cory Doctorow revealed in his novel Little Brother. Surveillance Procedures The rights given to the government by this second clause are highly controversial. It gives the government the right to carry out new types of surveillance and searches without need for a warrant. Fourth Amendment Rights The Fourth Amendment to the Constitution protects citizens against unfair search and seizure. Cory Doctorow The viewpoints expressed by Cory Doctorow in his novel are complex and somewhat confused at times.