FISA 702 Explained: Surveillance Law, Controversies, and What’s Next
Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) has long operated in the shadows of U.S. intelligence operations. Enacted in 2008 and renewed multiple times since, this law grants federal agencies broad authority to conduct surveillance on non-U.S. persons located outside the country. While its stated purpose is to protect national security by monitoring…
