Posted 4/5/2024, 11:15:44 PM
House Debates Reauthorizing Controversial Surveillance Program, With Increased Oversight
- House to consider bill to reauthorize surveillance program, Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, that expires April 19
- Program allows NSA to collect communications of foreigners abroad without a warrant for intelligence purposes
- Some critics raise privacy concerns, especially regarding FBI access to Americans' data
- Bill would require more oversight of FBI queries about Americans, including auditing and lawyer approval
- Officials oppose requiring a warrant to access query results about Americans, and amendment to that effect may be introduced