Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, which allows the National Security Agency (NSA) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) to conduct warrantless surveillance, is expected to expire on Friday, June 14, 2026. This marks the first time the law will lapse since its enactment.
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US Surveillance Law Section 702 Set to Expire
Section 702, which permits warrantless surveillance by the NSA and FBI, is anticipated to expire on June 14, 2026. This is the first instance of the law not being renewed since it was established.
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US Surveillance Law Section 702 Set to Expire