The expiration of Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) has created legal uncertainty regarding the United States' ability to surveil foreign individuals located abroad. On June 13, 2026, both chambers of Congress were unable to pass bills to extend this provision, which was set to expire on July 2.
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Expiration of FISA 702 Raises Legal Questions on Foreign Surveillance
The expiration of Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act has led to legal uncertainty about U.S. surveillance capabilities on foreign individuals. Congress failed to pass extension bills before the provision's expiration date.
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