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The SAFE Act to Reauthorize Section 702 is Two Steps Forward, One Step Back

Section 702 of FISA requires reform to rein in government abuse
The SAFE Act aims to address warrantless surveillance under Section 702

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.

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.

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.

End-run around warrantless snooping reforms? Or biz as usual

Renewal of controversial warrantless surveillance powers sought by the Biden Administration through court rather than Congress.
US Senator Ron Wyden criticizes DOJ for seeking a year-long extension of Section 702 without reforms.

The SAFE Act to Reauthorize Section 702 is Two Steps Forward, One Step Back

Section 702 of FISA requires reform to rein in government abuse
The SAFE Act aims to address warrantless surveillance under Section 702

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.

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.

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.

End-run around warrantless snooping reforms? Or biz as usual

Renewal of controversial warrantless surveillance powers sought by the Biden Administration through court rather than Congress.
US Senator Ron Wyden criticizes DOJ for seeking a year-long extension of Section 702 without reforms.
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'Absolutely no reason to trust you': Senator grills FBI chief over agency's warrantless surveillance

Republican Senator Mike Lee expresses distrust in the FBI's handling of warrantless surveillance and their lack of transparency regarding reforms and punishment for violations.
Senator Lee criticizes FBI Director Christopher Wray for not providing evidence of reforms and punishments for illegal searches conducted under Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act.

NSA director appointment blocked over data privacy questions

Senator Ron Wyden is blocking the confirmation of a new NSA director until he gets answers about the NSA's acquisition of Americans' location and browsing data.
Data brokers are selling personal data to government agencies without a warrant, potentially violating the Fourth Amendment's protection against unreasonable searches and seizures.
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