FISA Section 702 Reauthorization: House likely to vote on two surveillance bills tomorrow (US)
FISA Section 702 Reauthorization: House likely to vote on two surveillance bills tomorrow (US)
Johnson prepares to make House GOP’s bitter spy powers fight public
The speaker is greenlighting a procedural gambit that allows members to decide which bill to renew a controversial surveillance authority will move forward, based on which gets more votes on the floor...
cross-posted from: https://lemmy.blahaj.zone/post/6414337
The Judiciary bill has significant reforms, including a warrant requirement. The Intelligence bill is a wolf in sheep's clothing -- it would significantly expand warrantless surveillance. If you're in the US, now's a key time to contact Congress! EFF's got a form that makes it easy, or see Get FISA Right's post for phone numbers and a short script.