FBI Surveillance Amendment

SOURCE www.breitbart.com
Sen. Josh Hawley introduced an amendment to end an FBI "power grab" in a spy powers bill that could expand government surveillance. The amendment is criticized for potentially giving the FBI more access to individuals and businesses' communications systems without warrants.

Key Points

  • Turner Amendment could allow FBI to press more individuals into facilitating government surveillance
  • Critics view the amendment as a potential 'PATRIOT Act 2.0'
  • Hawley argues that FBI has a history of power abuse and should not be granted more authority
  • ITI warns that the provision could significantly impact how companies comply with surveillance requests

Pros

  • Potential protection of privacy and civil liberties
  • Increased awareness of government surveillance issues

Cons

  • Possible expansion of FBI power without proper oversight
  • Concerns about warrantless access to communications systems