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Congress Passes Short-Term Extension of Surveillance Law
Congress has approved a 45-day extension of the FISA Section 702 program, which allows warrantless surveillance. This extension comes amid ongoing debates about the program's oversight and reform. (sources: nytimes, cnbc, theguardian, theintercept, cbsnews)
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The U.S. Congress has passed a short-term extension of the FISA Section 702 surveillance program, which was set to expire soon. Lawmakers continue to discuss potential reforms to the program amid bipartisan concerns.
- The extension of the FISA Section 702 program is for 45 days.
- Senator Ron Wyden has called for the declassification of a recent intelligence court ruling regarding the program.
- There are bipartisan calls for reform of the surveillance program.
Why it matters
The extension reflects ongoing tensions in Congress regarding surveillance practices and the balance between national security and civil liberties.
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