From Mother Jones · Sophie Hurwitz · · 50s
Democrat Urges GOP to Renew Spy Program Before Election
Top Democrat calls for GOP to renew Section 702 surveillance powers before Democrats take over.
In brief
Top Democrat calls for GOP to renew Section 702 surveillance powers before Democrats take over. Rep. Jim Himes urges Republicans to renew Section 702 warrantless surveillance powers during lame-duck session to avoid changes after Democrats take control. Originally reported by Mother Jones.
Section 702 Lapses
Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act lapsed in June.
Himes Urges Renewal
Rep. Jim Himes urged Republicans to renew Section 702 during lame-duck session.
Himes Defends Program
Himes called Section 702 the country's most rigorously overseen surveillance program.
Civil Liberties Opposition
Civil liberties groups condemned Himes' effort to renew Section 702 before Democrats take over.
Himes' Position
Himes will chair House Intelligence Committee after January election.
In short
Rep. Jim Himes urges Republicans to renew Section 702 warrantless surveillance powers during lame-duck session to avoid changes after Democrats take control.
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