Investigation of Warrantless Surveillance Practices

Warrantless federal surveillance of Americans is a significant concern, as efforts by the Cato Institute reveal the extent of such practices and the lack of accountability within intelligence agencies. A Freedom of Information Act request was submitted to uncover internal audits of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act's Section 702, aiming to expose hidden compliance audits that the Department of Justice was withholding. The request highlighted the urgency given the impending expiration of the FISA program, revealing ideological divides in Congress regarding state surveillance. The delays by the DOJ in responding to this FOIA request indicate a possible intent to obscure information before critical legislative decisions.