With a mysterious surveillance target identified, calls for Congress to change course

Debate over renewing FISA Section 702 escalated after the House passed an amendment—revealed by reporting to target cloud computing data centers by broadening the definition of “electronic communication service providers”—prompting warnings from civil liberties advocates, tech industry groups, and Sen. Ron Wyden that it could greatly expand warrantless surveillance; DOJ officials argue the change addresses a court ruling and modern communications infrastructure, supporters cite carve-outs (e.g., restaurants and hotels), and Senate leaders are moving quickly as the authority nears expiration.