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The Surveillance Showdown That Fizzled

Congress has delayed the decision on renewing Section 702 mass surveillance power until spring.
The legislative authority for Section 702 has been extended through April 2024.

How Many U.S. Persons Does Section 702 Spy On? The ODNI Needs to Come Clean.

Multiple organizations demand ODNI to disclose estimates of U.S. communications collected under Section 702 surveillance, emphasizing the need for transparency and accountability.

US Congress pushes warrantless wiretapping decision off until April next year

Section 702 of FISA, which gives broad data collection powers to US spy agencies, has been extended until April 2024.
Privacy advocates argue that the tools provided by Section 702 enable spying on American citizens.

POV: Section 702's always been rotten. Congress must trash it at expiration

The FBI has a history of targeting Black-led movements through unlawful means.
Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act serves as the FBI's backchannel for warrantless domestic surveillance.
The FBI conducted as many as 3.4 million searches of American communications in 2021 alone.

Congress Again Fails to Limit Scope of Spy Powers in New Defense Bill

The Senate's passage of NDAA supports expanded government surveillance capabilities under Section 702.

Opinion | Government Surveillance Keeps Us Safe

This article discusses the reauthorization of a key intelligence power in the United States to enhance surveillance while preserving privacy rights.

The Surveillance Showdown That Fizzled

Congress has delayed the decision on renewing Section 702 mass surveillance power until spring.
The legislative authority for Section 702 has been extended through April 2024.

How Many U.S. Persons Does Section 702 Spy On? The ODNI Needs to Come Clean.

Multiple organizations demand ODNI to disclose estimates of U.S. communications collected under Section 702 surveillance, emphasizing the need for transparency and accountability.

US Congress pushes warrantless wiretapping decision off until April next year

Section 702 of FISA, which gives broad data collection powers to US spy agencies, has been extended until April 2024.
Privacy advocates argue that the tools provided by Section 702 enable spying on American citizens.

POV: Section 702's always been rotten. Congress must trash it at expiration

The FBI has a history of targeting Black-led movements through unlawful means.
Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act serves as the FBI's backchannel for warrantless domestic surveillance.
The FBI conducted as many as 3.4 million searches of American communications in 2021 alone.

Congress Again Fails to Limit Scope of Spy Powers in New Defense Bill

The Senate's passage of NDAA supports expanded government surveillance capabilities under Section 702.

Opinion | Government Surveillance Keeps Us Safe

This article discusses the reauthorization of a key intelligence power in the United States to enhance surveillance while preserving privacy rights.
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The FBI is Playing Politics with Your Privacy

FBI Deputy Director urges more surveillance of Americans under Section 702 post-renewal, citing the need to demonstrate its importance.

Congress temporarily extends key government surveillance programs to April

Lawmakers have delayed the debate on the renewal of a controversial government surveillance program until the new year.
The program will remain intact without changes until April 19 to prevent its expiration by the end of this year.

US House votes to re-authorize law that allows warrantless surveillance of citizens

Reauthorization of controversial Fisa Section 702 for warrantless surveillance of Americans amid divided opinions.

Senate Passes Reauthorization of Key U.S. Surveillance Program Just After Deadline

The Senate narrowly reauthorized the U.S. surveillance law, Section 702, crucial for national security, after debates on FBI restrictions, ensuring continuity in intelligence operations.

What Happens if a Powerful Surveillance Law Expires This Week?

Senate leaders urge renewal of expiring surveillance law to avoid gaps in counterterrorism intelligence.

The FBI is Playing Politics with Your Privacy

FBI Deputy Director urges more surveillance of Americans under Section 702 post-renewal, citing the need to demonstrate its importance.

Congress temporarily extends key government surveillance programs to April

Lawmakers have delayed the debate on the renewal of a controversial government surveillance program until the new year.
The program will remain intact without changes until April 19 to prevent its expiration by the end of this year.

US House votes to re-authorize law that allows warrantless surveillance of citizens

Reauthorization of controversial Fisa Section 702 for warrantless surveillance of Americans amid divided opinions.

Senate Passes Reauthorization of Key U.S. Surveillance Program Just After Deadline

The Senate narrowly reauthorized the U.S. surveillance law, Section 702, crucial for national security, after debates on FBI restrictions, ensuring continuity in intelligence operations.

What Happens if a Powerful Surveillance Law Expires This Week?

Senate leaders urge renewal of expiring surveillance law to avoid gaps in counterterrorism intelligence.
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Bad Amendments to Section 702 Have Failed (For Now)-What Happens Next?

The House of Representatives rejected consideration of expanding Section 702 surveillance.
EFF and lawmakers are pushing for serious reforms to Section 702 rather than reauthorization.

The White House is Wrong: Section 702 Needs Drastic Change

The White House released an objection to the SAFE Act legislation reforming Section 702 of FISA.
The SAFE Act, while not comprehensive, is viewed as a potential option to bring some checks to Section 702 surveillance.

Proposed US surveillance regime would enlist more businesses

US businesses may be required to assist in government-directed surveillance depending on the reform bill approved
Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) is set to expire in 2024 and two bills are being considered to reauthorize it

U.S. to Ask Court to Reauthorize Disputed Surveillance Program for a Year

The Biden administration is seeking to extend a warrantless surveillance program until 2025, sparking debate in Congress.
Section 702 allows the government to collect communications of foreigners even if they involve Americans, without individualized warrants.

A Backroom Deal Looms Over a High-Stakes US Surveillance Fight

Johnson previously voted for privacy protections in 702 reform legislation
Pro-privacy amendments have historically died in backroom deals

House showdown expected between rival bills to overhaul U.S. spy powers

The House will vote on two competing bills to overhaul Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act.
The two bills have major differences and both have bipartisan support.

Bad Amendments to Section 702 Have Failed (For Now)-What Happens Next?

The House of Representatives rejected consideration of expanding Section 702 surveillance.
EFF and lawmakers are pushing for serious reforms to Section 702 rather than reauthorization.

The White House is Wrong: Section 702 Needs Drastic Change

The White House released an objection to the SAFE Act legislation reforming Section 702 of FISA.
The SAFE Act, while not comprehensive, is viewed as a potential option to bring some checks to Section 702 surveillance.

Proposed US surveillance regime would enlist more businesses

US businesses may be required to assist in government-directed surveillance depending on the reform bill approved
Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) is set to expire in 2024 and two bills are being considered to reauthorize it

U.S. to Ask Court to Reauthorize Disputed Surveillance Program for a Year

The Biden administration is seeking to extend a warrantless surveillance program until 2025, sparking debate in Congress.
Section 702 allows the government to collect communications of foreigners even if they involve Americans, without individualized warrants.

A Backroom Deal Looms Over a High-Stakes US Surveillance Fight

Johnson previously voted for privacy protections in 702 reform legislation
Pro-privacy amendments have historically died in backroom deals

House showdown expected between rival bills to overhaul U.S. spy powers

The House will vote on two competing bills to overhaul Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act.
The two bills have major differences and both have bipartisan support.
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The Intelligence Committees' Proposals for a 702 Reauthorization Bill are Beyond Bad

Both congressional intelligence committees have released proposals for reauthorizing Section 702 spying powers, largely unchanged despite repeated abuse.
The House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence (HPSCI) released a report calling for reauthorization of Section 702, justifying the program with old justifications and referencing threats like ISIS and terrorism.

Another S.702 reform bill lands, but no warrant requirement

US lawmakers have introduced alternative legislation to reauthorize Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act without requiring a warrant for US law enforcement agencies to access electronic communications.
Section 702 allows US intelligence agencies to monitor communications involving foreigners but can also be used to access the private communications of US citizens and green-card holders in certain circumstances.
The legislation introduced by Senator Mark Warner and others includes some safeguards for US person queries under Section 702, but has been criticized for not going far enough to protect privacy.
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