Parts of Patriot Act expire

http://www.npr.org/sections/thetwo-way/2015/05/31/411044789/live-blog-facing-midnight-deadline-the-senate-debates-parts-of-the-patriot-act


Comments


[2 Points] u3565572:

I think they ar estill collecting, just not accessing it. Congress can pass a new law giving them retroactive access to the data.


[1 Points] the3rdoption:

Eh... don't let your guard down too quick. It's just what they're allowed to do on paper that's gone away.


[1 Points] None:

Any already open investigations (read: all of them, on anyone) are still allowed to carry on with full access to the previous tools... would be a good day to launch a brand new market though lol


[1 Points] auto587643:

This is a good first victory for the pro-rights guys. It's definitely not the end of the war, but it's a great start and hopefully more triumphs will follow. Nevertheless, it's the first major defeat the pro-government crowd has suffered in almost 14 years.