House Conservatives Threaten to Block FISA Renewal

House Conservatives Threaten to Block FISA Renewal
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The Facts


    The Spin

    Pro-establishment narrative

    Section 702 has been a crucial tool for law enforcement and there are more than enough FBI policies to ensure the government can fight crime while safeguarding Americans' privacy. A warrant requirement, however, would prevent the government from efficiently doing this and put national security at risk.

    Establishment-critical narrative

    In addition to leaving out a warrant requirement, this bill expands the government's Section 702 capabilities — making it too easy to violate citizens' right to privacy. Surveillance hawks seem determined to end privacy in America as we know it.


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