Congresswoman Torres Votes No on FISA Reauthorization

Congresswoman Torres Votes No on FISA Reauthorization

Cites Threats to Americans' Privacy

Washington, D.C. - Congresswoman Norma Torres (CA-35) voted against reauthorizing the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA), warning that current law allows the government to collect and search Americans' communications without a warrant.

"I will not support expanding surveillance powers without real safeguards to prevent abuse by the Trump Administration. If Congress won't enforce constitutional limits, we're not strengthening security, we're eroding the very freedoms we claim to defend."

"It is already happening. The Trump Administration is misusing law enforcement authorities intended to protect Americans and directing them against the very people they are meant to serve. They are attacking political opponents and using our intelligence services to chase down false conspiracy theories. They cannot be trusted with additional powers to surveil Americans."

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