House Republicans Threaten to Tank Vote on Renewing FISA Surveillance Program
Conservative privacy hawks in the House are threatening to tank a vote on renewing a key government surveillance tool known as Section 702 of FISA due to opposition to additional warrant requirements for collecting data of American citizens.
Key Points
- House Speaker Mike Johnson facing opposition from conservative lawmakers.
- Renewal of Section 702 of FISA is a major test for House Speaker Mike Johnson.
- House GOP leaders facing challenges in renewing the surveillance tool.
Pros
- Section 702 allows the federal government to surveil non-Americans on foreign soil with suspected terror links without a warrant.
Cons
- Opposition to additional warrant requirements for collecting data of American citizens.