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Maria Cantwell: “Although much effort has gone into narrowing this provision to fit within the bounds of the Constitution, it would seem…”

On the recordOctober 11, 2001
Although much effort has gone into narrowing this provision to fit within the bounds of the Constitution, it would seem to me that this legislation may not stand up to this test, and thus may fail judicial scrutiny. Regardless, we cannot await court review. I believe Congress must keep watch over the use of this provision. May I ask the Chairman, do you agree that, under these circumstances, it is incumbent upon the committee, which has jurisdiction over the Department of Justice, to maintain vigilant oversight of the Department in its use of FISA authorities after enactment of this legislation?
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Maria Cantwell
Democratic · Washington
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Editor's note · Context

Discussing the oversight of FISA authorities in relation to new legislation.

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