The Senate has passed a bill renewing Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, broadening the scope of surveillance without a warrant. Despite opposition from civil liberties advocates and over 20,000 constituents, the bill, now known as the Reforming Intelligence and Securing America Act, was approved 60-34. Critics fear thi...
WASHINGTON (AA) – The US Senate early Saturday passed a bill to reauthorize federal spying powers on foreign targets for another two years. With a vote of 60-34, the bill reauthorizing Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) was approved after midnight. National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan welcomed the passage ...
The U.S. House has approved a measure to expand warrant-less spying. The controversial bill, which was passed with 273-147 votes, extends Section 702 of Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act or FISA for two years. Despite concerns about abuse, including snooping on protesters and lawmakers, the bill now heads to the Senate. Critics argue the ...
