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The USA PATRIOT Act (2001) was enacted in response to the September 11 attacks and aimed to enhance law enforcement's ability to combat terrorism through expanded surveillance and investigative powers. The PATRIOT Act II (2006), formally known as the "USA PATRIOT Improvement and Reauthorization Act," sought to extend and modify certain provisions of the original act, including the enhancement of governmental authority in areas such as intelligence gathering and information sharing. While both acts focus on counterterrorism, PATRIOT Act II included provisions for greater oversight and modification of some controversial elements from the first act. Overall, PATRIOT Act II aimed to address concerns about civil liberties while maintaining national security efforts.

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