President Biden recently approved the extension of a controversial surveillance program under the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA). This program, known as Section 702, permits intelligence gathering on foreign targets without the need for a warrant. Despite its primary focus on non-US targets, it can inadvertently capture communications involving American individuals.
The Senate narrowly voted to extend Section 702, preventing its expiration at midnight on Friday. The extension now lasts until April 2025, with a shorter duration of two years instead of the previous five. Despite missing the initial deadline, Congress approved the extension with a 60-34 vote, as reported by CBS News. The White House signed the bill into law over the weekend.
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