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The White House is Wrong: Section 702 Needs Drastic Change

The 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 Review

Section 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 Bill

The Senate's passage of NDAA supports expanded government surveillance capabilities under Section 702.

Republicans Blocking Proposal to Narrow Part of a Surveillance Law

House 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 citizens

Reauthorization of controversial Fisa Section 702 for warrantless surveillance of Americans amid divided opinions.

House Votes to Extend-and Expand-a Major US Spy Program

The 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 Change

The 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 Review

Section 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 Bill

The Senate's passage of NDAA supports expanded government surveillance capabilities under Section 702.

Republicans Blocking Proposal to Narrow Part of a Surveillance Law

House 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 citizens

Reauthorization of controversial Fisa Section 702 for warrantless surveillance of Americans amid divided opinions.

House Votes to Extend-and Expand-a Major US Spy Program

The controversial US wiretap program Section 702 of FISA has been extended for two years, permitting government wiretapping of communications between Americans and foreigners overseas.
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#surveillance

How Many U.S. Persons Does Section 702 Spy On? The ODNI Needs to Come Clean.

Multiple organizations demand ODNI to disclose estimates of U.S. communications collected under Section 702 surveillance, emphasizing the need for transparency and accountability.

Opinion | Government Surveillance Keeps Us Safe

This article discusses the reauthorization of a key intelligence power in the United States to enhance surveillance while preserving privacy rights.

How Many U.S. Persons Does Section 702 Spy On? The ODNI Needs to Come Clean.

Multiple organizations demand ODNI to disclose estimates of U.S. communications collected under Section 702 surveillance, emphasizing the need for transparency and accountability.

Opinion | Government Surveillance Keeps Us Safe

This article discusses the reauthorization of a key intelligence power in the United States to enhance surveillance while preserving privacy rights.
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#national-security

The FBI is Playing Politics with Your Privacy

FBI Deputy Director urges more surveillance of Americans under Section 702 post-renewal, citing the need to demonstrate its importance.

What Happens if a Powerful Surveillance Law Expires This Week?

Senate leaders urge renewal of expiring surveillance law to avoid gaps in counterterrorism intelligence.

The FBI is Playing Politics with Your Privacy

FBI Deputy Director urges more surveillance of Americans under Section 702 post-renewal, citing the need to demonstrate its importance.

What Happens if a Powerful Surveillance Law Expires This Week?

Senate leaders urge renewal of expiring surveillance law to avoid gaps in counterterrorism intelligence.
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#privacy-advocacy

What Is the Powerful Surveillance Law That Divided Lawmakers?

The House passed a two-year reauthorization of warrantless surveillance law Section 702, rejecting warrants for Americans' messages.

Edward Snowden Is Among Those Sounding the Alarm Over Spying Expansion

The U.S. House approved a major expansion of mass surveillance, raising concerns among privacy advocates, including Edward Snowden.

What Is the Powerful Surveillance Law That Divided Lawmakers?

The House passed a two-year reauthorization of warrantless surveillance law Section 702, rejecting warrants for Americans' messages.

Edward Snowden Is Among Those Sounding the Alarm Over Spying Expansion

The U.S. House approved a major expansion of mass surveillance, raising concerns among privacy advocates, including Edward Snowden.
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What is Fisa, and what does it mean for no-warrant spying?

The US Congress passed a two-year reauthorization of the controversial section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, allowing warrantless surveillance on communications, sparking debates on privacy vs. security.

Bad Amendments to Section 702 Have Failed (For Now)-What Happens Next?

The House of Representatives rejected consideration of expanding Section 702 surveillance.
EFF and lawmakers are pushing for serious reforms to Section 702 rather than reauthorization.
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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.

FBI's latest defense of warrantless S. 702 snooping is China

The FBI is using the threat of cyberattacks by the Chinese government as a way to justify its warrantless surveillance powers under FISA Section 702.
Section 702 allows the FBI to observe and take action against Chinese government hackers trying to infiltrate US networks.

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.

FBI's latest defense of warrantless S. 702 snooping is China

The FBI is using the threat of cyberattacks by the Chinese government as a way to justify its warrantless surveillance powers under FISA Section 702.
Section 702 allows the FBI to observe and take action against Chinese government hackers trying to infiltrate US networks.
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A Backroom Deal Looms Over a High-Stakes US Surveillance Fight

Johnson previously voted for privacy protections in 702 reform legislation
Pro-privacy amendments have historically died in backroom deals
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