Justin Amash Zoe Lofgren Section 702 FISA Amendment Vote

House fails to pass amendment curbing government surveillance

The amendment was backed by a number of civil rights and internet rights groups.

On Jun 19, 2019 by Andrew Wyrich

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Meet the anti-choice, pro-NRA Trump supporter challenging Rep. Justin Amash

He's an interesting character.

On May 22, 2019 by Claire Goforth

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iPhone unlocking court order prompts familiar battle lines in Congress

'Court orders are not optional and Apple should comply.'

On Feb 17, 2016 by Eric Geller

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Congressman plans bill to repeal CISA-like legislation included in omnibus

Rep. Justin Amash says the bill was 'snuck' through Congress.

On Dec 30, 2015 by Kevin Collier

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What is the House Freedom Caucus, and why should you care?

A group of nearly 40 Republicans in the House have proven themselves to be a powerful force.

On Oct 16, 2015 by Amrita Khalid

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Your complete guide to Rep. Kevin McCarthy’s tech-policy views

Kevin McCarthy is the leading candidate to become House Speaker. Here's what that could mean for tech policy.

On Oct 8, 2015 by Amrita Khalid

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NSA-enabling Executive Order 12333 just passed Congress as a full law

Debasing civil liberties is a rare area of bipartisan agreement.

On Dec 12, 2014 by Eric Geller

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NSA reformer Justin Amash slams opponent’s ‘disgusting’ campaign in victory speech

The congressman didn't mince words about race-baiting ads that called him "Al Qaeda's best friend in Congress."

On Aug 6, 2014 by Kevin Collier

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Congress votes in first major NSA restrictions

No more backdoors for the NSA?

On Jun 20, 2014 by Kevin Collier

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How bad is the USA Freedom Act? Just look at who voted ‘yes’

Its biggest original supporters have said no; its biggest critics voted yes. What happened?

On May 23, 2014 by Kevin Collier

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USA Freedom Act clears hurdle in Congress, but loses support

The USA Freedom Act is one step closer to becoming law. And one step further away from what privacy advocates wanted.

On May 8, 2014 by Kevin Collier

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Congress introduces USA Freedom Act to limit NSA’s domestic phone spying

Not only does the USA Freedom Act address a number of NSA-related privacy concerns, it actually could pass.

On Oct 29, 2013 by Kevin Collier

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Stop Watching Us rally in D.C. was the biggest anti-NSA event yet

Thousands turned out to hear speeches by security expert Bruce Schneier, Rep. Justin Amash, and whistleblower Thomas Drake.

On Oct 27, 2013 by Kevin Collier

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Rep. Justin Amash: Sensenbrenner bill is best chance to limit NSA spying

Rep. Jim Sensenbrenner's USA Freedom Act gets the seal of approval from Amash, who lost a narrow fight to defund NSA phone spying.

On Oct 27, 2013 by Kevin Collier

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NSA reauthorized to track your phone calls for another 3 months

It's the second time the NSA has announced a renewal of its rolling authorization for the program.

On Oct 14, 2013 by Kevin Collier