Overview

• The U.S. House has approved a controversial bill to expand warrantless surveillance, sparking intense debate over privacy rights.
• Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, originally designed for foreign intelligence, is now implicated in domestic spying.
• Critics, including Senators and civil liberties groups, argue the expansion could lead to unprecedented government overreach and abuse.
• The bill allows for broader data collection from a wider range of service providers without requiring warrants.
• The Senate vote is crucial, with potential implications for both national security and individual privacy rights.