How Josh Hawley Blocked a 12-Year Extension of FISA Section 702

In this video, we will explore how Josh Hawley, a Republican senator from Missouri, fought to stop a proposed 12-year renewal of FISA Section 702, a provision that allows the government to conduct targeted surveillance of foreign nationals living outside the U.S. without needing to obtain a warrant. We will also examine why this issue has become so contentious and what are the implications for national security and civil rights.. 0:00 - Introduction: Talk about 702 and the push back from Republicans 0:45 - The problem with reauthorizing Section 702 without reforms 1:01 - The plan to sneak Section 702 into the annual defense bill 1:21 - The need for warrants and the gray areas of surveillance 1:51 - The examples of abuses and spying on Americans 2:10 - The difference between foreign nationals and American citizens 2:43 - The secret court and the lack of due process 3:06 - Conclusions Hawley’s last words #JoshHawley #FISASection702 #NationalSecurity #CivilRights #Surveilla