Government Spying: Senate Erodes Civil Liberties
On July 9, the Senate voted 69-28 to approve legislation that allows the federal government to collect and screen phone calls and email messages that it "reasonably believes" include a party outside the United States.
The bill, H.R. 6034, also virtually guarantees immunity for telecommunications companies that are alleged to have broken the law at the White House's request.
FCNL is greatly disappointed in this vote and in the erosion of civil liberties that Congress continues to allow in the name of enhanced security.
Find out how your senators voted, then enter you zip code to contact them about the vote.
The House passed this legislation June 20. See how your representative voted.
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