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Congress Prepares to Renew FISA Surveillance Powers aka Patriot Act 2.0 Amid Republican Opposition
Written by Peter Boykin on April 11, 2024
Congress Prepares to Renew FISA Surveillance Powers aka Patriot Act 2.0 Amid Republican Opposition
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Congress tees up Patriot Act 2.0
Congress Prepares to Renew FISA Surveillance Powers aka Patriot Act 2.0 Amid Republican Opposition
Update: You voiced your concerns to your representatives, urging them to vote against the unconstitutional FISA reauthorization, and they heeded your call. The procedural vote didn’t pass.
Now Speaker Mike Johnson has to go back to square one. Let’s hope his next attempt will ensure that the DOJ needs a warrant before surveilling American citizens. Shouldn’t that be a basic requirement?
In a move fraught with implications for the preservation of civil liberties, Congress is poised to renew the Federal government’s Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) powers, setting the stage for a contentious debate within the halls of our Constitutional Republic.
Demystifying FISA: Originally conceived as a mechanism for gathering foreign intelligence, FISA’s scope has metastasized over the years, with agencies like the FBI leveraging its provisions to conduct clandestine surveillance on American citizens.
The Focal Point: At the heart of the controversy lies Section 702 of FISA, a post-9/11 addition to the statute that authorizes warrantless surveillance. This provision, ostensibly aimed at combating terrorism, has come under intense scrutiny following revelations of its misuse.
Citing a litany of abuses, including the unlawful surveillance of the Trump campaign in 2016, critics argue that FISA has morphed into a tool of government overreach, trampling upon the constitutional rights of Americans.
Quantifying the Intrusion: Startling statistics reveal the extent of FISA’s encroachment on privacy, with Americans subjected to over 3 million warrantless searches in 2022 alone, according to a federal report.
The Countdown: With the deadline for Section 702’s reauthorization looming on April 19, Speaker Mike Johnson spearheads efforts to renew the controversial provision. Despite assurances of “reform,” skeptics contend that proposed changes amount to mere window dressing, leaving the fundamental flaws of FISA unaddressed.
The Resistance: A coalition of conservatives and dissenting Democrats sounds the alarm, denouncing the bill as a harbinger of “PATRIOT Act 2.0.” Senator Mike Lee leads the charge, condemning the government’s history of deception and manipulation of FISA provisions, which erode fundamental constitutional safeguards.
Opinion Alert: The following is an opinionated commentary.
In the crucible of governance, the looming reauthorization of FISA poses a pivotal test for our Constitutional Republic. As defenders of liberty, we must remain vigilant against encroachments on privacy and civil rights, holding our elected representatives accountable for upholding the principles enshrined in our Constitution.
What you can do: Contact your House representative (politely) and tell them you do NOT support FISA reauthorization that allows the corrupt FBI to spy on American citizens. You can find their phone number here: https://www.house.gov/representatives?
[Source: NY Post, Breitbart, ACLU]
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