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Cato Daily Podcast
Congressional Fans of Warrantless Surveillance on Americans Win Another Round
Apr 24, 2024
Patrick Eddington, privacy expert at Cato Institute, discusses Congress's decision to extend warrantless surveillance on Americans. The podcast highlights the debate on privacy rights, concerns about surveillance authorities, and the push for reforms to ensure transparency and accountability in surveillance programs.
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- Congress voted to extend warrantless surveillance on Americans, posing threats to liberties and privacy.
- Resistance against implementing warrant requirements for data searches under FISA Section 702 program persists, hindering accountability efforts.
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Implications of Warrantless Surveillance State Extension
The extension of federal surveillance authorities without a warrant requirement poses threats to Americans' liberties and privacy. Instances of warrantless surveillance, like FBI searches of campaign donors without oversight, highlight the risks of unchecked investigative powers. Attempts to introduce reforms mandating warrants for data searches under the FISA Section 702 program faced challenges despite bipartisan support.
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