H.R.6304 - FISA Amendments Act of 2008 Sponsor: Silvestre Reyes / 110th Congress

Title
110th Congress - To amend the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 to establish a procedure for authorizing certain acquisitions of foreign intelligence, and for other purposes. hidemore...
Summary
To amend the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 to establish a procedure for authorizing certain acquisitions of foreign intelligence, and for other purposes. (by CRS)
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The bill has become law.

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FISA Amendments protect Americans by endangering civil liberties by Angela Xu, Jun 23, 2008 (6:02pm)

This bill drew controversy when it passed with bipartisan support in the House because it would allow warrantless wiretapping and open the doors for mass surveillance of all private communications to foreign countries. This bill also grants retroactive immunity to telecommunications companies which have engaged in warrantless wiretapping under presidential decree. Supporters argue that it would increase national security, but detractors say that it is a poor compromise between security and civil liberties.

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