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US government acting illegally over electronic surveillance of its own citizens, say senators

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Two intelligence experts claim the US government violated privacy laws by allowing warrantless electronic surveillance of its own citizens without complying with a prior public review of FISC rulings. This alleged violation occurred despite the administration's stated commitment to transparency regarding such judicial decisions.

Key points

• Two senators with expertise in intelligence matters assert the US government acted illegally by permitting warrantless interception of citizens' messages.
• The Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court (FISC) allegedly failed to comply with an administration promise to allow public review of its surveillance rulings.

Context

Senators allege a breach of privacy laws regarding electronic surveillance of US citizens, noting the FISC permitted warrantless interceptions despite the administration's public commitment to transparency on such rulings.

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