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Get ready folks, because it’s about to be another round of “let’s fix the FISA mess” in Washington! The Subcommittee on Crime and Federal Government Surveillance, part of the House Judiciary Committee, is gearing up for another action-packed hearing on the dubious practices of the Federal Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA). You know, that lovely little process that allows the government to poke its nose into our business without a warrant. Yippee!
The hearing, brilliantly named “Fixing FISA, Part II,” will take place next week on Friday, July 14. And boy, oh boy, are they going to be tackling some serious issues. First up on the chopping block is the alarming expansion of warrantless surveillance of American citizens. Yes, you heard that right – Big Brother is watching, and he’s doing it without a stinking warrant. How’s that for a violation of our constitutional rights?
But that’s not all, folks! The FBI’s continued abuses of FISA are also under scrutiny. It’s no secret that the FBI has been playing fast and loose with their spying powers, targeting innocent citizens and political campaigns alike. And let’s not forget about the lack of meaningful reforms. Despite promises to clean up their act, it seems like the FBI just can’t get its act together. Color me shocked.
Thankfully, we’ve got some top-notch experts coming to the rescue at this hearing. George Washington University Law Professor Jonathan Turley, former House Judiciary Committee Chief of Staff and General Counsel Phil Kiko, and Project for Privacy and Surveillance Accountability General Counsel Gene Schaerr will all be taking the stand. These brilliant minds will surely shed some light on the dark secrets of FISA and hopefully offer some solutions to fix this broken system. Pray for miracles, people.
Oh, and guess who else will be making an appearance on Capitol Hill next week? None other than FBI Director Christopher Wray! Talk about perfect timing. With all the shenanigans happening under his watch, it’s high time he faced some tough questions from the House Judiciary Committee. And let’s hope they don’t hold back, because we need answers, accountability, and real action to protect our privacy and liberty.
House Committee to Take Aim at FISA Abuse in New Hearing https://t.co/HCbUClqLKk
— Townhall.com (@townhallcom) July 7, 2023
In conclusion, dear patriots, it’s clear as day that FISA is in dire need of a makeover. The rampant abuse and spying on American citizens should have every freedom-loving American up in arms. It’s time to reign in the government’s insatiable desire to know every intimate detail of our lives without proper oversight and accountability. Let’s hope this hearing is more than just political theater and actually leads to meaningful reforms. Our privacy and our democracy depend on it. Now, where did we put that popcorn? It’s going to be a show!
Source: Townhall
