Congress members call for surveillance reform following FBI abuse revelation.

Time for Reform: Congress Calls for Change in FBI Surveillance Powers

On May 19, members of Congress spoke out about the need for reform in the surveillance powers of federal agencies like the FBI. This comes after a recent ruling revealed that the FBI had repeatedly violated the law and policy in their surveillance of Americans and others.

Uncovering Egregious FISA Abuses

The FBI’s actions have been deemed as “egregious FISA abuses” by Congress, highlighting the urgent need for change. It’s time for Congress to take action and reform Section 702 to better protect the privacy and rights of American citizens.

What is Section 702?

Section 702 is a provision of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) that allows the government to collect information on non-U.S. citizens located outside of the United States. However, this provision has been used to collect information on American citizens without proper oversight and accountability.

Why Reform is Necessary

The FBI’s repeated violations of the law and policy in their surveillance practices have shown that reform is necessary. Without proper oversight and accountability, the privacy and rights of American citizens are at risk. It’s time for Congress to take action and ensure that the surveillance powers of federal agencies are reformed to better protect the American people.

What Can You Do?

• Contact your representatives in Congress and urge them to support reform of Section 702.
• Stay informed about the issue and spread awareness to others.
• Protect your own privacy by using secure communication methods and being aware of your digital footprint.

Together, we can work towards a future where the surveillance powers of federal agencies are reformed to better protect the privacy and rights of American citizens.