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A writ of assistance is an order instructing law enforcement to perform a certain task. It commonly is used to enforce an order for the possession of lands or property. They were originally authorized by the British Exchequer in 1660 to that customs agents could search for smuggled items.
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Who was the Boston Lawyer who opposed the writs of assistance?
James Otis opposed the writs of assistance.
Did townshend act give of writs of assistance?
No the townshend act did not give writs of assistance. The act legalized search warrants, and the rights of people were fringed upon.
What year was writs of assistance authorized?
1767
How did the patriots feel about the writs of assistance?
the felt scared
Writs of assistance enabled British customs officers to search?
Writs of assistance enabled British customs officers to search homes for smuggled goods.
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