Government Surveillance and FISA Reform

SOURCE www.breitbart.com
Conservatives and liberals agree that Speaker Mike Johnson should not use the current spending package to reauthorize the FBI’s unconstitutional warrantless spying on American citizens. FISA warrants bypass the Fourth Amendment and have led to abuses in surveillance of Americans without a warrant. Bipartisan efforts have been made to reform FISA, requiring search warrants issued by federal judges.

Key Points

  • FISA allows warrantless spying on American citizens
  • FISA bypasses the Fourth Amendment
  • Bipartisan efforts have been made to reform FISA

Pros

  • Bipartisan effort to reform FISA to require search warrants issued by federal judges
  • Consensus among conservative and liberal groups on the need to reform FISA

Cons

  • FISA warrants bypass the Fourth Amendment protections
  • Abuses in surveillance of Americans without a warrant have been reported