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Critics Slam Himes for Supporting Controversial Surveillance Reauthorization

3/31/2026

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Critics are targeting Rep. Jim Himes for supporting the extension of Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, with Himes planning to vote for reauthorization despite acknowledging a lack of trust in U.S. President Donald Trump.
Sean Vitka of Demand Progress condemned Rep. Jim Himes for enabling Trump’s surveillance agenda.
Nearly 100 civil society groups are urging Democrats to oppose the reauthorization without reforms.
Rep. Dan Goldman is reconsidering his previous support, citing the administration's repeated violations of laws and the need for more transparency regarding searches of U.S. citizens.

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Critics are targeting Rep. Jim Himes for supporting the extension of Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, with Himes planning to vote for reauthorization despite acknowledging a lack of trust in U.S. President Donald Trump.
Sean Vitka of Demand Progress condemned Rep. Jim Himes for enabling Trump’s surveillance agenda.
Nearly 100 civil society groups are urging Democrats to oppose the reauthorization without reforms.
Rep. Dan Goldman is reconsidering his previous support, citing the administration's repeated violations of laws and the need for more transparency regarding searches of U.S. citizens.