FISA Section 702’s authority for warrantless surveillance expires at the end of the year unless it’s reauthorized.  With Congress leaving DC on December 15, there’s a lot of …

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.sdf.org/post/9011376

Congress is expected to vote this week on various bills to reauthorise FISA Section 702 warrantless wiretapping. The House Intelligence committee’s 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 the article for phone numbers and a short script.