Trump urges extending FISA program as some lawmakers push for privacy protections for Americans
Summary
Congress will soon decide whether to renew a program that lets U.S. spy agencies monitor foreigners’ communications without a warrant. President Donald Trump supports the program, saying it saves lives, while some lawmakers want to add privacy protections to prevent warrantless spying on Americans.Key Facts
- The program is part of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA).
- It allows the CIA, NSA, FBI, and others to collect and analyze communications of foreigners without a warrant.
- Communications of Americans interacting with targeted foreigners can also be collected incidentally.
- The program is set to expire soon, and Congress must decide whether to reauthorize it.
- Critics want changes to require warrants before accessing Americans’ emails, calls, or texts.
- Critics also want limits on the government’s use of data from internet companies that sell personal information.
- Supporters, including President Trump, argue the program helps prevent threats and saves lives.
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