Controversial FISA spying law expires tonight. The spying will continue.
Despite the expiration of the FISA Section 702 statute, government surveillance powers remain active due to existing court certifications valid until 2027. The article clarifies that the 'go dark' narrative is a political tactic used to pressure legislative reauthorization.
Why it matters
Exposes the discrepancy between political rhetoric regarding surveillance laws and the actual legal mechanisms that allow spying to continue.
FISA s real expiration date Controversial FISA spying law expires tonight. The spying will continue. Section 702 of FISA to expire tonight, but certification lasts until March 2027.
Provides a factual, legalistic breakdown of the situation while citing multiple non-partisan legal organizations.
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