After the Senate approved a bill renewing the controversial warrantless foreign surveillance legislation last Saturday, it was sent straight to the President’s desk for ratification. This sparked comments from Oregon Senator and known privacy advocate, Sen. Ron Wyden, who continued to show his fierce opposition to the bill’s passage. He was one of the 34 senators who voted against the bill, firmly stating, “I’m not giving up”.
It is clear that the debate surrounding privacy laws, particularly when concerned with foreign surveillance, is far from over. Legislators like Sen. Wyden are continuing their push for greater privacy protections, challenging the renewal of surveillance authorities.
For a more in-depth report on the renewal of the warrantless foreign surveillance law and the ongoing privacy debate, head over to Law360’s coverage of the story.