Congress Extends Section 702 Spy Program 45 Days
The 45-day extension passed without anyone being allowed to read the secret court ruling that found constitutional violations in how the program operates.
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The 45-day extension passed without anyone being allowed to read the secret court ruling that found constitutional violations in how the program operates.
The justices seem ready to decide that mass surveillance is fine if you could have turned it off.
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