Democratic lawmakers have sought to use Section 702 as leverage against the Trump administration, while some Republicans have opposed the measure for other reasons.

Following a failed House vote to temporarily extend the nation’s warrantless surveillance powers, civil liberties advocates are pointing to a simple solution: make the FBI get a warrant. Patrick Eddington,

(The Center Square) – The U.S. House has adopted a short-term extension of FISA Section 702, buying lawmakers more time to hammer out reforms to the controversial federal surveillance authority. Despite opposition in both parties, the bill cleared the ...