By Union News |
Apr 12, 2024
WASHINGTON – Congressman Dan Bishop (NC-08) took a stand against the re-authorization of an expanded Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) after a crucial amendment failed in an unprecedented vote. The Biggs-Jayapal amendment, which aimed to require a warrant for queries of US persons, was not passed in a tight 212-212 vote.In response to the outcome, Congressman Dan Bishop released a statement emphasizing the importance of protecting Americans' privacy rights. He stated, “Americans have a fundamental right to be free from being spied upon by...