House Intelligence Panel Considers a Deadline Extension For Decision on Controversial Surveillance Laws

If you’re tired of censorship and dystopian threats against civil liberties, subscribe to Reclaim The Net. The House Intelligence Committee is currently contemplating a Plan B as they grapple with the deadline surrounding the renewal of Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA). In the face of the impending year-end deadline, lawmakers may resort to a temporary extension of the current regulations, despite the privacy concerns and the intrusive surveillance issues linked to Section 702. Related: FBI used controversial FISA warrants to spy on over 3 million Americans Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA), which was enacted in 1978 and amended by the FISA Amendments Act of 2008, allows the United States government to collect and analyze communications of foreign nationals living outside the United States for foreign intelligence purposes. However, the law has been used to spy on Americans countless times. The main points of Section 702 include: Targeting Non-US Persons: Section 702 authorizes the targeting of communications of non-US persons located outside the United States for foreign intelligence purposes, which can include gathering information on foreign affairs or national security issues. No Warrant Required: The government does not need a warrant to conduct surveillance under Section 702 on individuals who are not American citizens or permanent residents and who are believed to be outside the U.S. at the time of collection. Use of US Service Providers: It permits the government to compel US electronic communication service providers, such as internet service providers and email…House Intelligence Panel Considers a Deadline Extension For Decision on Controversial Surveillance Laws