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The surveillance law Congress can’t quit — and can’t explain

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Feed Name: CyberScoop

Date Published: 2026-04-17

Date Updated: 2026-04-21

Author: Tim Starks

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The article reviews Congress's debate over renewing Section 702 surveillance authorities under the 2024 RISAA, focusing on contested claims about whether the law's reforms reduced improper U.S. person queries (including issues with an FBI 'advanced filter'), potential expansions in scope (e.g., redefined providers), the FISC opinion, and partisan disagreements about short-term extensions versus a clean reauthorization.

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