Posted 11/27/2023, 8:27:09 PM
Congress Weighs Controversial Surveillance Program in Defense Bill
- Rumors that congressional leaders may try to slip a controversial surveillance program (Section 702) into the must-pass National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA)
- Section 702 allows warrantless surveillance of foreign targets, but often sweeps up Americans' communications as well
- The program is set to expire, but surveillance could continue until April without reauthorization
- Adding it to the NDAA would force members into an up-or-down vote with little time to review or debate changes
- Opposition from both parties makes an extension via the NDAA risky and likely to ignite further conflict in the House