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The VergeApr 10, 2026National News

Congress can finally close a mass surveillance loophole — but will they?

Rep. Raskin opposes the current reauthorization, citing concerns that safeguards have been eroded by the Trump administration's use of the authority.

Congress can finally close a mass surveillance loophole — but will they?
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Congress faces an April 20th deadline to renew FISA Section 702 surveillance powers. A bipartisan coalition seeks warrant requirements to close a 'loophole' allowing the government to access Americans' data, while leadership and President Trump push for a clean reauthorization.

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Jamie RaskinD-Maryland-8
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