Crow Votes Against FISA 702 Reauthorization, Demands Reforms

WASHINGTON — Congressman Jason Crow (D-CO), a former paratrooper and Army Ranger who serves on the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, released the following statement in response to his vote blocking a long-term extension of Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA): 

“Donald Trump and his administration have shown no respect for following the law. From deporting American citizens, to raiding election offices, to sending the Justice Department after their perceived political opponents, they have proven they are willing to weaponize the government for their own corrupt means.

“FISA 702 is an important tool for our intelligence community. But we need additional safeguards to protect the civil liberties of Americans. Trying to rush bills through in the middle of the night is no way to legislate.

“I’ll continue to work with my colleagues on the Intelligence Committee to find commonsense reforms that will keep Americans safe.”

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