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Cato InstituteMar 31, 2026Think Tank

The Case for Letting FISA’s Section 702 Expire

President Trump reportedly favors a clean reauthorization of FISA Section 702 and may veto reform legislation.

The Case for Letting FISA’s Section 702 Expire
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A Cato Institute analyst argues for the expiration of FISA Section 702, claiming current bipartisan reform efforts like the SAFE Act are insufficient to stop warrantless surveillance of Americans and may be circumvented by executive branch exceptions.

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