Senate Republicans Vote to Continue Warrantless Surveillance
Thirty Senate Republicans voted to continue warrantless surveillance and expand FBI’s surveillance authority by reauthorizing Section 702 of the FISA. Many privacy-oriented amendments were blocked. Senators like Rand Paul, Mike Lee, and Ron Wyden expressed concerns about the bill's impact on Americans' rights.
Key Points
- Senate Republicans voted to reauthorize Section 702 of the FISA
- Privacy-oriented amendments were blocked
- Concerns raised about the impact on Americans' rights
Cons
- Expansion of FBI's surveillance authority
- Risk of surveillance on Americans without a warrant