Congress Back in Session: FISA "Update" Hearing
The House of Representatives Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security is holding hearings to update the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA). Bills being considered include H.R. 4976, H.R. 5223, H.R. 5371, H.R. 5825, S. 2453, and S. 2455.
FISA requires the government to obtain a warrant before engaging in domestic surveillance. The Bush administration has come under attack for bypassing the system set up by FISA and allowing the National Security Agency to engage in wiretapping and other surveillance of American citizens in this country. A federal court recently ruled that the NSA domestic surveillance program is unconstitutional.
beSpacific has a comprehensive list of links to articles about the domestic surveillance program.
FISA requires the government to obtain a warrant before engaging in domestic surveillance. The Bush administration has come under attack for bypassing the system set up by FISA and allowing the National Security Agency to engage in wiretapping and other surveillance of American citizens in this country. A federal court recently ruled that the NSA domestic surveillance program is unconstitutional.
beSpacific has a comprehensive list of links to articles about the domestic surveillance program.
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