The Next US President Will Have Troubling New Surveillance Powers
The US extended and enhanced warrantless surveillance program, allowing interception of Americans' communications for foreign intelligence purposes. [ more ]
Competing Section 702 surveillance bills on collision path
Two competing bills to reauthorize America's FISA Section 702 spying powers advanced in House committees, setting up a battle over warrantless surveillance.
The House Judiciary Committee approved a bipartisan bill that reauthorizes Section 702 with reforms requiring a warrant for conducting queries on US persons. [ more ]
'Absolutely no reason to trust you': Senator grills FBI chief over agency's warrantless surveillance
Republican Senator Mike Lee expresses distrust in the FBI's handling of warrantless surveillance and their lack of transparency regarding reforms and punishment for violations.
Senator Lee criticizes FBI Director Christopher Wray for not providing evidence of reforms and punishments for illegal searches conducted under Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act. [ more ]
NSA director appointment blocked over data privacy questions
Senator Ron Wyden is blocking the confirmation of a new NSA director until he gets answers about the NSA's acquisition of Americans' location and browsing data.
Data brokers are selling personal data to government agencies without a warrant, potentially violating the Fourth Amendment's protection against unreasonable searches and seizures. [ more ]