May 7, 2026
FISA spy law snagged in nearly two-decade fight over feds snooping on Americans' data
The latest short-term extension of a law granting the government crucial spy powers has given privacy advocates in Congress a glimmer of hope that they will finally slam shut "backdoor searches" of Americans' communications.
TL;DR
- A short-term extension of a law granting government spy powers has been enacted.
- This extension gives privacy advocates in Congress renewed hope.
- The advocates aim to stop "backdoor searches" of Americans' communications.