REP. HAKEEM JEFFRIES (D-NY) REMARKS ON FISA FROM CAPITOL HILL
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Hal Kempfer is a retired USMC Lt. Col. & defense analyst
With a background in Marine Corps intelligence and strategic affairs, Kempfer brings firsthand military experience to national security analysis — his assessments come from inside the institution, not just outside observation.
This storyFISA was enacted in 1978 largely in response to what scandal?
- Nixon's domestic spying abuses
- The Pentagon Papers leak
- The Watergate break-in
- The Iran-Contra affair
Guess, then reveal the answer
Nixon's domestic spying abuses
This storyFISA, which Jeffries is addressing, was enacted in what year?
- 1968
- 1978
- 1986
- 1994
Guess, then reveal the answer
1978
This storyWhat should be the top U.S. defense priority right now?
FISA was born from 1970s domestic spy scandal probes!
The 1978 law followed the Church Committee's exposure of illegal FBI & CIA domestic spying on Americans. Congress continues debating its scope today. Learn more at Wikipedia
FISA has secretly authorized surveillance since 1978!
The Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act created a secret court to approve spy warrants. Jeffries is among lawmakers debating its renewal and scope. Learn more at Wikipedia
Jeffries is the 1st Black lawmaker to lead a U.S. congressional party!
When Jeffries became House Minority Leader in Jan. 2023, replacing Nancy Pelosi, he made history. He received all 212 Democratic votes — the first unanimous leadership vote in the caucus in over 20 years.
This storyShould Congress reauthorize FISA surveillance powers?
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