A recent court ruling clarified that querying information acquired under Section 702 does not always necessitate a warrant, raising alarms about potential abuses. Digital rights groups like the EFF and ACLU lauded the clarity but emphasized that this should drive legislative reforms to Section 702. With its expiration approaching in April 2026, they advocate for reforms, including a warrant requirement for querying data related to US persons, to prevent unconstitutional surveillance and strengthen protections for civil rights and liberties.
Certainly, the Court can imagine situations where obtaining a warrant might frustrate the purpose of querying, particularly where exigency requires immediate querying.
In light of this ruling, we ask Congress to uphold its responsibility to protect civil rights and civil liberties by refusing to renew Section 702 absent a number of necessary reforms.
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