Civil liberties groups urge spy chief to declassify parts of contested surveillance programThe legality and transparency of Section 702 surveillance practices remain contentious, necessitating greater accountability from intelligence agencies.
Trump's FBI pick opposes warrant requirement for contested spying powerKash Patel reversed his stance on Section 702 reform, deeming warrant requirements incompatible with national security needs.
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.
Ron Wyden Fears Congress Is About to Enable a Spying DragnetThe fight in Congress over FISA's Section 702 could lead to expanded surveillance powers, potentially intruding on Americans' civil liberties.
Tulsi Gabbard Reassures GOP Senators by Backing Key Spying Tactic She Sought to Repeal as a DemocratGabbard emphasizes the importance of Section 702 for national security while promising to protect civil liberties, highlighting her evolving stance.
Civil liberties groups urge spy chief to declassify parts of contested surveillance programThe legality and transparency of Section 702 surveillance practices remain contentious, necessitating greater accountability from intelligence agencies.
Trump's FBI pick opposes warrant requirement for contested spying powerKash Patel reversed his stance on Section 702 reform, deeming warrant requirements incompatible with national security needs.
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.
Ron Wyden Fears Congress Is About to Enable a Spying DragnetThe fight in Congress over FISA's Section 702 could lead to expanded surveillance powers, potentially intruding on Americans' civil liberties.
Tulsi Gabbard Reassures GOP Senators by Backing Key Spying Tactic She Sought to Repeal as a DemocratGabbard emphasizes the importance of Section 702 for national security while promising to protect civil liberties, highlighting her evolving stance.
Court rules FISA Section 702 surveillance unconstitutionalThe New York court ruled against warrantless state surveillance, upholding citizens' Fourth Amendment rights.
FBI's warrantless 'backdoor' searches ruled unconstitutionalThe court ruled FBI's warrantless searches of US citizens' communications under FISA violate the Fourth Amendment.
Court rules FISA Section 702 surveillance unconstitutionalThe New York court ruled against warrantless state surveillance, upholding citizens' Fourth Amendment rights.
FBI's warrantless 'backdoor' searches ruled unconstitutionalThe court ruled FBI's warrantless searches of US citizens' communications under FISA violate the Fourth Amendment.
Republican Swing Vote On Intel Committee Unconvinced Tulsi Gabbard Has Actually Flipped On Key Policy PositionSen. Susan Collins questions Tulsi Gabbard's sincerity regarding her change in intelligence gathering policy as she faces Senate confirmation challenges.
The White House is Wrong: Section 702 Needs Drastic ChangeThe 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.
NSA Surveillance and Section 702 of FISA: 2024 in ReviewSection 702's mass surveillance now applies broader uses and lacks necessary reforms, posing a heightened threat to privacy rights in the U.S.
Congress Again Fails to Limit Scope of Spy Powers in New Defense BillThe Senate's passage of NDAA supports expanded government surveillance capabilities under Section 702.
Republicans Blocking Proposal to Narrow Part of a Surveillance LawHouse Republicans are obstructing a proposal to limit surveillance law changes, possibly intensifying governmental spying powers under Trump.
US House votes to re-authorize law that allows warrantless surveillance of citizensReauthorization of controversial Fisa Section 702 for warrantless surveillance of Americans amid divided opinions.
House Votes to Extend-and Expand-a Major US Spy ProgramThe controversial US wiretap program Section 702 of FISA has been extended for two years, permitting government wiretapping of communications between Americans and foreigners overseas.
The White House is Wrong: Section 702 Needs Drastic ChangeThe 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.
NSA Surveillance and Section 702 of FISA: 2024 in ReviewSection 702's mass surveillance now applies broader uses and lacks necessary reforms, posing a heightened threat to privacy rights in the U.S.
Congress Again Fails to Limit Scope of Spy Powers in New Defense BillThe Senate's passage of NDAA supports expanded government surveillance capabilities under Section 702.
Republicans Blocking Proposal to Narrow Part of a Surveillance LawHouse Republicans are obstructing a proposal to limit surveillance law changes, possibly intensifying governmental spying powers under Trump.
US House votes to re-authorize law that allows warrantless surveillance of citizensReauthorization of controversial Fisa Section 702 for warrantless surveillance of Americans amid divided opinions.
House Votes to Extend-and Expand-a Major US Spy ProgramThe controversial US wiretap program Section 702 of FISA has been extended for two years, permitting government wiretapping of communications between Americans and foreigners overseas.
House ethics panel finds Matt Gaetz violated Florida laws, committed statutory rapeRep. Matt Gaetz violated House rules and state laws related to sexual misconduct and drug use, as concluded by the House Ethics Committee.
Lauren Chen's Curious Legal Status - emptywheelThe 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.
N.S.A. Disclosure of U.S. Identities in Surveillance Reports Nearly Tripled in 2023The number of unmaskings by the NSA from warrantless surveillance nearly tripled in 2022.
The Next US President Will Have Troubling New Surveillance PowersThe US extended and enhanced warrantless surveillance program, allowing interception of Americans' communications for foreign intelligence purposes.
N.S.A. Disclosure of U.S. Identities in Surveillance Reports Nearly Tripled in 2023The number of unmaskings by the NSA from warrantless surveillance nearly tripled in 2022.
The Next US President Will Have Troubling New Surveillance PowersThe US extended and enhanced warrantless surveillance program, allowing interception of Americans' communications for foreign intelligence purposes.
Trump to hold Mar-a-Lago joint appearance with Johnson amid speakership threatMike Johnson faces ousting threat as House speaker, seeks support from Trump despite recent disagreements.
US Senators Secretly Work to Block Safeguards Against Surveillance AbuseSenator Mark Warner aims to limit government wiretapping; bipartisan efforts face opposition from Republican senators.