This is in reference to James Otis 'On Writs Of Assistance' which were, as according to Wikipedia,
In the area of customs, writs of assistance date from Colonial times.[4] They were issued by the Court of Exchequer to help customs officials search for smuggled goods. These writs were called "writs of assistance" because they called upon sheriffs, other officials, and loyal subjects to "assist" the customs official in carrying out his duties.[5]
In general, customs writs of assistance served as general search warrants that did not expire, allowing customs officials to search anywhere for smuggled goods without having to obtain a specific warrant.
If you want to read over it somewhat: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Writ_of_assistance
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I’m presently reading a collection of writings and texts from the Founding Fathers. It started with ‘On Writs Of Assistance,’ and I just found this really interesting.