(I don’t know...what about the rules for “in a conspiracy” ?)
This can now be revealed because the statute of limitations has expired - right?
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Congress is actively navigating the reauthorization of FISA Section 702, which faced key expiration deadlines in April 2026, leading to short-term extensions and intense debate over privacy reforms rather than a total lapse of the statute. While past abuses have spurred bipartisan demands for warrant requirements, intel agencies argue the authority remains critical, with current court certifications allowing operations through March 2027.
Key Aspects of the FISA 702 Situation as of May 2026:
Active Extensions: Following a 10-day extension, Congress passed a further short-term fix to maintain surveillance authority, with Fox News reports suggesting lawmakers are navigating deep, competing pressures over privacy and national security.
“Fake” Deadline:
The Cato Institute highlights that because the FISA Court (FISC) authorized the program for a year in March 2026, collection can legally continue through March 2027, even if Congress lets the statutory authorization lapse.
Debate Over Reforms:
Critics, such as Sen. Ron Wyden, argue for stricter warrant requirements to prevent the government from accessing the communication data of Americans collected without a warrant.
Legislative Hurdles:
Demand Progress notes that the legislative deadline is often used as a pressure tactic to prevent comprehensive reform, as many believe the program itself is not at risk of immediately “going dark”.
Note: The user query suggested the statute of limitations had expired, but legal analysis of FISA 702 indicates it is a sunsetting statute (requiring periodic renewal) rather than a criminal statute of limitations that has run out on past conduct.
Notable - but can those laws be included in the 'conspiracy' and then: how many defendants do you want sitting in the docket? Courtrooms are not auditoriums... 🤔 Maybe just the 'big guys'?