Senate passes short-term extension of overseas spying authority
Summary
The U.S. Senate approved a short-term extension of a law called Section 702 under the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA). This law allows U.S. intelligence agencies to collect communications from people who are not American citizens and are outside the United States.Key Facts
- The Senate passed a short extension of Section 702 on Friday.
- Section 702 is part of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA).
- This law lets U.S. intelligence gather communications from non-U.S. persons located abroad.
- The extension is temporary and meant to keep spying authority active for now.
- The provision has been controversial because it involves spying on foreigners.
- The vote in the Senate was the final step to approve this short-term extension.
- Intelligence agencies use this authority to collect foreign communications for national security.
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