Congress has not reauthorized Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA), raising questions about the future of this surveillance law. The situation has gained attention following Donald Trump's efforts to appoint a controversial figure as the director of national intelligence (DNI). Privacy advocates are calling for scrutiny and reform of the law, regardless of the presidential appointment.
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Congress Fails to Reauthorize Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act
Congress has not reauthorized Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, leading to uncertainty about the law's future. The issue has been highlighted by Donald Trump's attempts to appoint a controversial ally as the director of national intelligence, prompting privacy advocates to call for reform.
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A powerful US surveillance law is set to expire – what happens now?
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Congress Fails to Reauthorize Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act