Biden signs bill extending federal warrantless surveillance program
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President Joe Biden signed a bill extending the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act’s (FISA) warrantless surveillance program for another two years. The bill, called the Reforming Intelligence and Securing America Act, allows the government to spy on foreigners located abroad and also collects communications of Americans they are in contact with. The legislation passed after hours of intense debate and narrowly avoided a lapse in the program. The White House issued a statement applauding Congress for passing the bill, stating that it retains essential authority to protect against threats while enhancing safeguards for privacy and civil liberties. The bill is seen as a compromise, enacting some reforms to FISA Section 702 but falling short of expectations from privacy advocates. The extension was approved by the House after a procedural vote was blocked by 19 GOP members. The bill received bipartisan support but also revealed deep divisions within both parties over the program's impact on national security and privacy rights.
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https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/4608430-biden-signs-bill-extending-federal-warrantless-surveillance-powers/
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