Lawmakers Aim to Curb FBI's Warrantless Surveillance Powers
Bipartisan bill seeks to rein in the FBI's ability to access Americans' messages without a warrant and prohibit federal purchase of commercial data on US residents.
In a significant move to protect civil liberties, a bipartisan group of US lawmakers have introduced legislation that would force the FBI to obtain a warrant before accessing Americans' electronic communications. The proposed bill also aims to ban the federal government from purchasing commercial data on US residents, a practice that has raised concerns over privacy and data rights.
The measure, titled the Closing Loopholes and Ending Surveillance of Americans (CLOSE) Act, comes as a critical April deadline approaches, which could otherwise allow the FBI to continue its warrantless surveillance activities. By requiring the FBI to obtain a warrant, the bill seeks to uphold the Fourth Amendment's protections against unreasonable searches and seizures.
Source: Wired
