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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.

Congress Pulls Bill That Would Massively Expand Surveillance After 'Dramatic Showdown'

The House of Representatives will not vote on two proposed surveillance bills that would reform and reauthorize Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA).
One of the bills would have expanded the government's surveillance powers by including any ordinary Wi-Fi router at a cafe or library.

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.

Biden signs bill criticized as "major expansion of warrantless surveillance"

Bill expands warrantless surveillance under Section 702 of FISA, raising concerns about civil liberties and government overreach.

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.

Republicans Blocking Proposal to Narrow Part of a Surveillance Law

House Republicans are obstructing a proposal to limit surveillance law changes, possibly intensifying governmental spying powers under Trump.

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.

Congress Pulls Bill That Would Massively Expand Surveillance After 'Dramatic Showdown'

The House of Representatives will not vote on two proposed surveillance bills that would reform and reauthorize Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA).
One of the bills would have expanded the government's surveillance powers by including any ordinary Wi-Fi router at a cafe or library.

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.

Biden signs bill criticized as "major expansion of warrantless surveillance"

Bill expands warrantless surveillance under Section 702 of FISA, raising concerns about civil liberties and government overreach.

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.

Republicans Blocking Proposal to Narrow Part of a Surveillance Law

House Republicans are obstructing a proposal to limit surveillance law changes, possibly intensifying governmental spying powers under Trump.
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Lauren Chen's Curious Legal Status - emptywheel

The effectiveness of FBI investigations lies more in their use of criminal procedures than FISA.
Public misconceptions about FBI's investigative methods contribute to misunderstandings about the legal actions taken against RT personnel.
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N.S.A. Disclosure of U.S. Identities in Surveillance Reports Nearly Tripled in 2023

The number of unmaskings by the NSA from warrantless surveillance nearly tripled in 2022.

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.

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.

N.S.A. Disclosure of U.S. Identities in Surveillance Reports Nearly Tripled in 2023

The number of unmaskings by the NSA from warrantless surveillance nearly tripled in 2022.

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.

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.
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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.

House Votes to Extend-and Expand-a Major US Spy Program

The controversial US wiretap program Section 702 of FISA has been extended for two years, permitting government wiretapping of communications between Americans and foreigners overseas.

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.

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.

House Votes to Extend-and Expand-a Major US Spy Program

The controversial US wiretap program Section 702 of FISA has been extended for two years, permitting government wiretapping of communications between Americans and foreigners overseas.

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.
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Trump to hold Mar-a-Lago joint appearance with Johnson amid speakership threat

Mike Johnson faces ousting threat as House speaker, seeks support from Trump despite recent disagreements.

'Eyes Everywhere': Congress Is About to Vote to Expand Mass Surveillance of Americans, Experts Warn

The U.S. House Intelligence Committee has proposed a bill that privacy experts warn would expand the government's mass surveillance apparatus.
The proposed bill would be the biggest expansion of surveillance in the U.S. since the Patriot Act, allowing the government to tap into the equipment of any entity that provides Wi-Fi service.

House Judiciary Committee demands warrant, other safeguards on feds' FISA spy powers

The House Judiciary Committee released new legislation to overhaul the government's electronic spying law, proposing new limits on who can access communications.
The bill would require a warrant if the FBI wants to use an American's identity for a search of the data.

US Senators Secretly Work to Block Safeguards Against Surveillance Abuse

Senator Mark Warner aims to limit government wiretapping; bipartisan efforts face opposition from Republican senators.
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