House Prepares for Crucial Vote on Controversial Spy Program Reauthorization

As the deadline looms, lawmakers and civil liberties advocates push for amendments to ensure privacy protections in the face of national security concerns.

The House is set to consider a bill next week to reauthorize Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, which is crucial for national security but has raised privacy concerns.
Civil liberties groups and bipartisan lawmakers demand better privacy protections, including mandatory warrant requirements for searches involving Americans.
The administration opposes amendments requiring warrants for reviewing query results on Americans, arguing it would undermine the program's effectiveness.
A broad coalition of civil liberties groups is urging House leaders to allow votes on amendments addressing warrantless searches and the use of data brokers.
The debate over FISA Section 702 reauthorization has created unlikely alliances across the political spectrum, reflecting deep concerns over privacy and government surveillance.