Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)
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Threat from Within? Unreformed Counterterrorism Infrastructure Raises Concerns About Misuse
The costs of allowing expansive U.S. counterterrorism laws are borne by too many Americans who live in fear of these tools.
The Year of Section 702 Reform, Part IV: The Government Surveillance Reform Act
New bipartisan legislation in Congress offers FISA Section 702 reforms that would protect Americans' privacy without compromising national security. It would be the most significant…
Expert Q&A with David Aaron on FISA Section 702 Reauthorization and Reform
Seasoned intelligence law expert and DOJ alum David Aaron explains why Section 702 must be reauthorized, why reforms that help the program evolve over time are useful, and where…
The PCLOB Stubs Its Toe on Use of U.S. Person Queries with FISA Section 702
A critique of the PCLOB recommendation that Congress require FISC authorization when U.S. person query terms are used in the FISA Section 702 database.
Concealing Surveillance: The Government’s Disappearing Section 702 Notices
The impending sunset of FISA Section 702 gives Congress an opportunity to examine how it is working in practice and ensure sweeping reform.
A Roadmap for Implementing Rules on Racial Profiling
Additional steps are needed to ensure the U.S. Department of Justice guidance addresses discrimination in law enforcement operations.
The Year of Section 702 Reform, Part III: Why Congress Should Not Exempt Warrantless “Foreign Intelligence” Queries
A cramped approach to protecting Americans’ privacy would be a mistake, both as a legal matter and a practical one.
A Close and Critical Look at the ‘Five Things’ the ACLU Says You Need to Know About ‘NSA Mass Surveillance’
The most compelling national security question this year is whether Congress will reauthorize Section 702 and, if so, what form that reauthorization will take.
Anticipating Jim Jordan’s Judiciary Committee Hearing with FBI Director Wray
Will there be real oversight or more allegations of conspiracies and victimhood that drive political violence?
FBI, DHS Failed to Take Jan. 6 Threats Seriously, Senate Report Says
Despite receiving intelligence that threatened an attack on the U.S. Capitol, intelligence agencies downplayed the risk of violence.
The Path to Justice for Shireen Abu Akleh Runs Through Washington
The US failure to act on her killing will perpetuate the cycle of impunity and expose more journalists to the risk of injury or death.
Four Takeaways From the Department of Justice Audit on Countering Domestic Terrorism
The Office of the Inspector General advises a department-wide strategy to bring together separate efforts from across all sections.