What were the Writs of Assitance?

Writ of assistance, in English and American colonial history, a general search warrant issued by superior provincial courts to assist the British government in enforcing trade and navigation laws.In common use since the reign of Charles II, the writs did not arouse controversy until a renewal attempt was made in 1761

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The Writs of assistance, in English and American colonial history, is a general search warrant issued by superior provincial courts to assist the British government in enforcing trade and navigation laws. In common use since the reign of Charles II, the writs did not arouse controversy until a renewal attempt was made in 1761.

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