Back in the 1800s nobody cared at all until around the 1940s where people noticed there were too many people coming in 2000s immigration is illegal unless with paperwork
To limit the power of the government and insure individual rights
Nixon refused to turn over the tapes during his presidential scandal under the grounds of "<em>the right to privacy"</em> protected by the 4th amendment. However, the 4th amendment didn't apply to him, because he was the leader of the US, and the citizens have a right to know what is going on inside the White House, as decision made in there can affect the people of US.
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The action lowered morale. this did not lower morale as many common folk did not understand the need for ports and thought themselves self sufficient.