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U.S. Court Extends Section 702 Surveillance Program Until 2027

4/10/2026

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The U.S. Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court renewed approval for the Section 702 surveillance program, allowing it to continue until March 2027 despite the law’s April 20 expiration.
The court ordered that the filtering tools used by the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) be re-engineered to comply with regulations.
If the government does not adjust, it may have to cease using the functions.

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Story summary

The U.S. Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court renewed approval for the Section 702 surveillance program, allowing it to continue until March 2027 despite the law’s April 20 expiration.
The court ordered that the filtering tools used by the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) be re-engineered to comply with regulations.
If the government does not adjust, it may have to cease using the functions.