Congress Is Dropping the Ball with a Clean Extension of FISA

"Congress is preparing to extend the FISA program without necessary reforms, particularly the warrant requirement for accessing data on U.S. persons, which raises significant civil liberties concerns."

"House Speaker Mike Johnson confirmed that the plan is to move a clean extension of FISA for at least 18 months, disregarding the need for further reforms."

"House Judiciary Chair Jim Jordan, who previously supported a warrant requirement, stated he would vote for a clean extension of FISA, claiming that the existing reforms in RISAA are sufficient."

"The RISAA reauthorization merely continued the mass surveillance program, which has a troubling history of misuse against peaceful protesters, lawmakers, and journalists."

Congress is poised to extend the FISA program without implementing critical reforms, such as a warrant requirement for accessing data on U.S. persons. House Speaker Mike Johnson confirmed plans for an 18-month clean extension. House Judiciary Chair Jim Jordan, despite previously supporting reforms, also favors this extension, citing existing reforms in the RISAA. The RISAA reauthorization did not address the misuse of Section 702, which has a history of abuse against various individuals, including peaceful protesters and journalists.

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