Rep. Watson Coleman Votes No on FISA Reauthorization

Today, Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman (NJ-12) voted “No” on the reauthorization of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA). 

“As a former member of the House Homeland Security Committee I understand the importance of giving our intelligence services the tools they need to keep Americans safe," said Rep. Watson Coleman. "However, the failure of the House to pass a bipartisan amendment intended to close a loophole and prohibit warrantless searches of U.S. person communications in the FISA 702 database meant I could not vote for the final bill. The Constitution’s protection against warrantless searches is an important provision protecting Americans against government overreach. Therefore, I voted against reauthorization.”

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