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politics1 year ago

"Government Surveillance: The Battle Over Expanded Powers"

Senate leaders are urging colleagues to renew the expiring warrantless surveillance law, Section 702, before it lapses on Friday, with pressure to avoid amendments that would delay the process. Despite the deadline, a national security court has granted a request allowing the program to operate for another year even if the law expires, but there could be smaller gaps in collecting some messages. Section 702 authorizes the government to collect messages of foreigners abroad from U.S. companies, but it is controversial due to the inclusion of messages of Americans in the sweep.

via The New York Times|
#foreign-intelligence#national-security#politics
politics1 year ago

"Expanding Surveillance Laws: The Key Senate Struggle"

The US House of Representatives reauthorized the controversial spying law Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act without meaningful reforms, expanding surveillance powers and allowing law enforcement to compel any service provider with access to communications equipment to hand over data. This move has been condemned as a chilling assault on free speech and poses a significant threat to Americans' privacy and first amendment rights. The Senate is expected to vote on the bill, and there are calls for real reforms to rein in government spying.

via The Guardian US|
#civil-liberties#government-spying#politics
us-politics1 year ago

"Controversial Surveillance Bill Sparks Rift in Congress"

A mysterious provision added to a bill extending the Section 702 surveillance program has sparked concerns among privacy advocates, with the Senate set to vote on the bill soon. The provision, sponsored by Representatives Michael R. Turner and Jim Himes, is related to a dispute over whether a data center for cloud computing must cooperate with warrantless surveillance. While national security officials describe it as a narrow fix, privacy advocates fear it could be broadly used to draft ordinary service people as spies, and the provision's enigmatic terms have raised alarm.

via The New York Times|
#data-center#fisa#privacy-advocates
politics1 year ago

"House and Senate Clash Over FISA Renewal and Surveillance Bill Modifications"

The House of Representatives passed a bill to renew Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) without adding a warrant mandate for US data, but it faces opposition from House Freedom Caucus conservatives and their allies. The bill's passage was followed by a procedural measure objection and now requires a vote on whether to reconsider its passage. The legislation aims to reform FISA Section 702, which allows the government to surveil foreigners abroad with suspected terror links without a warrant, and has sparked debate between privacy and national security concerns.

via Fox News|
#fisa-renewal#government#house-of-representatives
politics1 year ago

House GOP Dysfunction: Trump's Influence on Surveillance Bill Collapse

House Republican lawmakers are furious at 19 GOP colleagues who blocked a bill to renew a key surveillance tool, Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act. The bill's failure is attributed to conservative privacy hawks' anger over the handling of the bill and the exclusion of an amendment mandating warrants for the purchase of U.S. citizens’ data from third-party data brokers. Speaker Mike Johnson faced a major setback as small factions of the House GOP’s majority have weaponized rule votes to kill their own party’s legislation as a form of protest against their leadership. The fight over Section 702 has put Speaker Mike Johnson in a difficult spot between the House Judiciary Committee and its allies, and the U.S. intelligence community and national security hawks in Congress.

via Fox News|
#fisa-renewal-bill#gop-lawmakers#house-republicans
politics1 year ago

"House GOP Dysfunction: FISA Renewal Collapses After Trump Push"

A House bill to renew FISA's Section 702 surveillance tool, backed by Speaker Mike Johnson, was blocked by House GOP privacy hawks following former President Trump's push to "KILL FISA." The bill aimed to curb abuse and safeguard Americans' data, but conservative critics argued it didn't go far enough. The fight has put Johnson in a difficult spot between the House Judiciary Committee and the U.S. intelligence community, with the bill's fate uncertain as Section 702 is set to expire on April 19 if Congress does not act.

via Fox News|
#fisa#gop#house-of-representatives
politics1 year ago

"House Republicans in Chaos Over FISA Renewal After Trump's Push"

Conservative House Republicans are threatening to derail the renewal of the FISA Section 702 surveillance program over opposition to additional warrant requirements for collecting data of American citizens, posing a major test for House Speaker Mike Johnson's slim majority. The fight highlights divisions within the GOP, with some lawmakers expressing concerns about potential abuse of Americans' private communications. The House is set to consider a compromise bill aimed at curbing abuse of Section 702-collected data, but conservative opposition to the bill's scope and safeguards could jeopardize its passage.

via Fox News|
#conservative-opposition#fisa-renewal#government-surveillance
politics1 year ago

"Congressional Blunder: Russia's Nuclear Space Weapon Threat Exposed"

The Intelligence Committee faced a chaotic day as news of a Russian anti-satellite nuclear weapon leaked, coinciding with the Section 702 reauthorization debate. Chairman Turner's cryptic threat statement sparked confusion and controversy, leading to a clash with Himes. The discussion also delved into Russia's space militarization, potential responses, and the complexities of Section 702, including concerns about probable cause warrants and the Fourth Amendment.

via POLITICO|
#congress#intelligence-committee#politics
politics2 years ago

Surveillance Law Extension Vote Collapses Amid GOP Clash

The House of Representatives has abandoned plans to vote on rival bills to extend and reform a controversial surveillance law known as Section 702 after a heated dispute among Republicans. The law allows warrantless surveillance of foreigners abroad but can also collect Americans' private messages. Lawmakers from both parties are divided on how severely to restrict officials' ability to access Americans' communications. Progressive Democrats and right-wing Republicans support a Judiciary Committee bill that would curtail the law and enhance privacy protections, while centrists and national security hawks back an Intelligence Committee bill with more modest changes. The fate of the law, set to expire at the end of the month, is now uncertain.

via The New York Times|
#house-vote#overhaul#politics
politics2 years ago

"Battle for Surveillance Reform: Trump Allies, Congress Clash Over Government's Spying Power"

The House Intelligence Committee has advanced a bill that would expand the federal government's warrantless surveillance powers, drawing criticism from civil liberties advocates who describe it as the largest expansion of domestic government surveillance since the Patriot Act. The bill, supported by Trump allies, would increase surveillance agencies' access to the communications of U.S. citizens with minimal oversight or restrictions. The House Judiciary Committee has proposed a competing bill that would require warrants for data collection and has gained support from both progressive and conservative lawmakers. The two bills will be voted on this week, with the Intelligence Committee bill being quietly supported by the White House and senior intelligence officials.

via The Intercept|
#civil-liberties#house-intelligence-committee#politics
politics2 years ago

The Battle Over Renewing Foreign Surveillance Powers: Protecting Servicemembers and Preventing Terrorism

The House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence (HPSCI) has released a bill, H.R. 6611, that would reauthorize Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) and renew mass surveillance authority for another eight years. The bill includes new authorities that the intelligence community has sought for years, allowing the indiscriminate collection of U.S. persons' communications without a warrant. It also authorizes the use of this surveillance program to vet asylum seekers and expands the definition of electronic communication service providers. In contrast, the House Judiciary Committee's bill, H.R. 6570, aims to address issues with Section 702 by banning warrantless backdoor searches and renewing the authority for only three more years. The Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) urges members of Congress to reject the HPSCI bill and vote for the Judiciary Committee's bill.

via EFF|
#fisa#house-intelligence-committee#politics
national-security2 years ago

Renewing Section 702: Safeguarding Servicemembers and National Security

The Department of Defense is urging Congress to reauthorize Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) before it expires in December. Section 702 allows intelligence collection on non-U.S. persons abroad who use U.S. communications services and have foreign intelligence value. Intelligence obtained through Section 702 has been crucial in protecting American servicemembers, providing insights on the battlefield, and addressing threats from countries like China and Russia. Failure to reauthorize Section 702 would limit the U.S. intelligence community's ability to deliver critical threat reporting and intelligence to policymakers, jeopardizing national security and the safety of military personnel.

via Roll Call |
#congress#defense-department#intelligence-collection
national-security2 years ago

Renewal of Foreign Spy Law Urged by Cyber Command's Nakasone

U.S. Army Gen. Paul Nakasone, leader of Cyber Command and the National Security Agency, has urged Congress to renew Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, which allows the government to collect and review communications of foreigners abroad, including when they are in contact with Americans. The power is set to expire at the end of the month, and the Biden administration is pushing for reauthorization despite criticism that it is prone to abuse and violates privacy rights. Nakasone defended the authority, emphasizing its oversight and transparency, and warned that a lapse would be disastrous for national security.

via C4ISRNET|
#cyber-command#foreign-intelligence-surveillance-act#national-security
politics2 years ago

"Renewal of Controversial Surveillance Program Urged to Protect National Security"

The annual defense policy bill includes a short-term extension of Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, which allows warrantless surveillance of foreign nationals. The extension has sparked intense pushback from some lawmakers, particularly on the right. Supporters argue that Section 702 is crucial for national security, but critics raise concerns about potential misuse and violations of Americans' privacy. Tensions have arisen within the House Republican Conference over the bill, with House Speaker Mike Johnson facing opposition. Negotiations are ongoing, and Senate leaders have expressed their commitment to work on a bipartisan reform bill next year.

via CNN|
#defense-policy-bill#fisa#leadership-test
politics2 years ago

"House Intelligence Panel Advances Surveillance Bill Amidst Iran-Linked Attack Concerns"

The House Intelligence Committee has unanimously approved a bill to renew Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, which allows the U.S. government to collect digital communications of foreigners outside the country. However, the program also collects the communications of Americans and allows the FBI to search through data without a warrant. There are competing proposals for adding privacy protections, with the House Judiciary Committee advancing a different reauthorization bill. House Speaker Mike Johnson plans to bring both measures to the floor next week. Senate leaders have expressed their commitment to working on a final bill that can be passed early next year.

via Roll Call |
#fisa#house-intelligence-committee#politics