FISA 702 lapse plunges US into unknown territory

Jun 13, 2026 - 16:00
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FISA 702 lapse plunges US into unknown territory
The unprecedented expiration of the nation’s warrantless spy powers has plunged the country into legal uncertainty over the extent to which it can surveil foreigners located abroad.  Both chambers of Congress on Thursday failed to pass bills to extend Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) through July 2 amid outrage from Democrats…