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Trump Backs Warrantless Section 702 Reauthorization; Raskin Calls It Abuse

4/25/2026

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House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) unveiled on April 23, 2026 a three-year reauthorization of Section 702 without warrants, mandating monthly FBI explanations and criminal penalties for abuse.
President Donald Trump posted on Truth Social that he will risk his rights and privileges for the military and country to support the bill.
Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-Md.) urged rejection, warning the measure lets the FBI self-police Section 702 backdoor searches.

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House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) unveiled on April 23, 2026 a three-year reauthorization of Section 702 without warrants, mandating monthly FBI explanations and criminal penalties for abuse.
President Donald Trump posted on Truth Social that he will risk his rights and privileges for the military and country to support the bill.
Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-Md.) urged rejection, warning the measure lets the FBI self-police Section 702 backdoor searches.