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FISA 702

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Durbin Floor Speech Urges FISA 702 Warrant Reforms Amid Reauthorization Debate

Jun 16, 2026

Sen. Dick Durbin delivers a Senate floor speech criticizing abuses of FISA Section 702 warrantless surveillance, which sweeps up Americans' communications. He details documented violations by the FBI and intelligence agencies, cites specific compliance failures, and calls for the bipartisan SAFE Act requiring warrants for U.S. person queries. The speech references PCLOB and FISC reports, criticizes Trump nominees like Bill Pulte for DNI, links reauthorization to election reform demands, and notes ongoing collection authority through March 2027 despite potential lapse. Sourcing draws on declassified court opinions, Brennan Center summaries, and Senate records.

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Massie cites Jordan op-ed in FISA 702 extension debate

Jun 14, 2026

The segment shows Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY) opposing a clean 21-day extension of Section 702 authorities on the House floor. He reads from a Washington Post op-ed by Judiciary Chairman Jim Jordan (R-OH) from the prior year calling for a warrant requirement and references past statements tying opposition to warrantless surveillance to abuses during the Trump campaign. Other members debate the short-term extension amid stalled negotiations, with Democrats pushing for reforms and Republicans citing national security needs including border and event security. Speakers reference prior one-week and 45-day extensions and Tulsi Gabbard's role.

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