FBI boss Christopher Wray assured a House committee that “reforms” had been put in place so there would be “fewer incidents” of this illegal activity. But this week’s news suggests that his alleged efforts haven’t addressed the problem. A new report reveals that the FBI searched the data of a U.S. Senator, a state senator, and a judge. All of this was reportedly done without obtaining a warrant. If anyone needed yet another reminder that Section 702 needs to be seriously modified before it is reauthorized, look no further. (Associated Press)
Wray is publicly lobbying to have FISA Section 702 extended yet again without any modifications. This clearly can’t be allowed, and anyone – including Republicans – who votes to do so should face a primary challenge as soon as possible. The FBI obviously can no longer be trusted with that sort of sweeping power. Joe Biden shows no inclination to start cleaning house at the FBI so a new Republican president will be required. But in the meantime, stripping the Bureau of much of its Section 702 authority would be a good first step.
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