Congressional records or major legislative tracking platforms

WIRED: FBI Official Urges More Warrantless Surveillance, Citing RepZoeLofgren's Concerns

May 11, 2024, 03:06 PM

A series of reports, including one by WIRED, have revealed that a senior FBI official has been urging agents to employ warrantless wiretaps on U.S. soil, a move that has raised significant constitutional concerns. According to a leaked internal email, this push for increased surveillance comes despite the recent extension of FISA 702 powers by Congress, which was intended for foreign surveillance. Critics, including Representative Zoe Lofgren, argue that this reflects a shift towards more invasive surveillance practices, not driven by necessity but as a default approach. This has sparked debates about the violation of the Fourth Amendment and the normalization of a post-9/11 surveillance regime under the guise of national security.