Given the given text, identify the writer's opinion.
The new law passed by the government has caused much controversy as it seems to infringe on civil liberties.
The writer's opinion appears to be that the new law is controversial and may violate civil liberties.
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### Instruction:
Given the given text, identify the writer's opinion.

### Input:
The new law passed by the government has caused much controversy as it seems to infringe on civil liberties.

### Response:
The writer's opinion appears to be that the new law is controversial and may violate civil liberties.