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Scope of FISA Sec. 702 ECSP Provision Narrowed But Remains Classified

In April 2024, Section 702 of FISA was reauthorized with the passage of the Reforming Intelligence and Securing America Act (RISAA). Section 702 permits U.S. intelligence agencies to conduct warrantless surveillance of foreigners abroad. In practice, Section 702 surveillance also collects U.S. persons’ communications. The FBI and other agencies abuse their access to this database, […]

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Our New Brief on Parallel Construction

In a recent House Judiciary Committee hearing, “Oversight of the Federal Bureau of Investigation,” Rep. Tom McClintock asked FBI Director Christopher Wray a simple question: “Can you describe the term parallel construction as it relates to evidence produced in FISA searches?” Wray avoided the question altogether: “Parallel construction? I’m not sure I’ve used the term […]