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Enhanced Security and Enforcement Act

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this was one of several amendments to the Galactic Constitution that were put forth by Chancellor Palpatine's advisors and politcal supporters, during the height of the Clone Wars. Under this act, the Chancellor's office was allowed unrestricted use of observation droids, and could issue search-and-seizure orders without the need for warrants or due process. Palpatine explained that measures such as the Enhanced Security and Enforcement Act allowed him to maintain the security and integrity of the Old Republic, since he could swiftly see to any threats to society. The passage of this act was barred by a group of Senators led by Bail Organa and Padme' Amidala, who were worried about possible abuses. They also questioned the need for such an order when the Separatist forces had been driven from the Core Worlds.