The official title of the patriot act is "uniting and strengthening america by providing appropriate tools required to intercept and obstruct terrorism (usa patriot) act of 2001." the purpose of the patriot act is "to deter and punish terrorist acts in the united states and around the world" and "to enhance law enforcement investigatory tools" by: strengthening us measures to prevent, detect, and prosecute the international money-laundering and financing of terrorism, including by restricting transactions between certain banks. enabling government agencies to gather electronic information from both us and non-us citizens, including from cell phone calls and records, voice mails, and e-mails. restricting people with ties to terrorism from entering the country. what changes to us law occurred with the passage of the patriot act? check all that apply. it became easier for government agencies to spy on foreign citizens. it became harder for government agencies to spy on american citizens. it became easier for the government to stop certain financial transactions. it became harder for the government to stop illegal immigration to the united states. it became easier for the government to deny us entry to certain individuals.