A US spying law expires amid distrust of Trump moves on national security

Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act expired on June 12, 2024, after Congress missed its reauthorization deadline. The program, which allows surveillance of foreign communications, will continue under existing court certifications until March 2027, according to experts. The American Civil Liberties Union and Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley expressed differing views on the potential consequences of the lapse.