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WASHINGTON, D.C. — The House just rejected an amendment to close the backdoor search loophole in Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA), which would require federal agencies to obtain a warrant before searching for U.S. persons’ communications in databases of warrantlessly acquired information, by a vote of 212-212, while advancing privacy protections that exclusively serve members of … The post Lieu, Neguse, Other Dems Tank Tie Vote on Key Privacy Protection as House Attempts to Dramatically Expand Warrantless Surveillance Powers appeared firs ..read more

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Demand Progress, Oxfam America, the Friends Committee on National Legislation, Win Without War, Common Defense, Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft, and 23 partner organizations launched CeasefireAction.com, a grassroots action tool to apply urgent pressure on members of Congress to call for an immediate, permanent ceasefire. We see this as particularly timely given Israel … The post Broad Coalition Launches CeasefireAction.com to Build Pressure on Congress Ahead of Israel’s Planned Attack on Rafah appeared first on Demand Progress ..read more

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Department of Justice is reportedly seeking a year-long extension of government surveillance under Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA), even though the law expires in less than two months. In response to this news, Demand Progress Policy Director Sean Vitka issued the following statement: “The government is trying to sneak through … The post Statement on the Department of Justice Seeking Year-Long Extension of Government Surveillance Under Section 702 appeared first on Demand Progress ..read more