Lawmakers debate national security risks as FISA Section 702 expires – Your Alaska Link

Lawmakers debate national security risks as FISA Section 702 expires  Your Alaska Link

Lawmakers are debating the national security implications of FISA Section 702 after congressional authorization lapsed this spring. Supporters say the surveillance program is a critical tool for tracking foreign terrorist Lawmakers are debating the national security implications of FISA Section 702 after congressional authorization lapsed this spring. Supporters say the surveillance program is a critical tool for tracking foreign terrorist targets, while critics warn it can sweep up Americans' communications and raises privacy concerns.

A temporary court authorization allows some data collection to continue, but officials say that authority could expire in November. Sorry, there are no recent results for popular commented articles.