This is why they want to pass FISA Section 702 without reforms.
Wyden responds to Republicans voting against his proposal, claims they are working to hide surveillance abuses that he’s previously said are classified and would shock the nation. (Many Republican also back his proposals.)
Mueller, She Wrote
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actually the bill defines coercion on page 3 and 4. Bad AI
www.wyden.senate.gov/imo/media/do...
these are the provisions would allegedly kill FISA
-more disclosure about violations of surveillance laws, including Section 702
-more disclosure about warrantless searches targeting politicians, journalists and religious leaders
@wyden.senate.gov will offer a 5-week extension of 702 that does not change how the program works at all. It only requires additional transparency about government surveillance. Why are republicans choosing to let 702 lapse?
-more disclosure about warrantless surveillance of Americans outside of FISA,
- releasing a March FISA Court ruling that found serious violations affecting Americans’ rights
It doesn’t matter who’s in charge. FISA 702 can’t be renewed without real reforms. Case in point: Trump’s latest nominee for director of national intelligence was peddling election conspiracies just a few days ago.
It is now crystal clear who is obstructing reauthorization. Cornyn & other reform opponents would rather see Sec. 702 expire than allow reforms to protect Americans’ privacy. Sen. Wyden offered an easy path forward for extending the law. Reform opponents would prefer sunset. 2/2
