US Congress extends controversial surveillance law by 10 days

18 April, 2026, 07:15 pm

Last modified: 18 April, 2026, 07:18 pm

US Congress extends controversial surveillance law by 10 days

18 April, 2026, 07:15 pm

Last modified: 18 April, 2026, 07:18 pm

After a long debate over the privacy of US citizens' personal information and national security, the US Congress has finally temporarily extended the validity of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) for 10 days. As a result, the controversial law will remain in effect until April 30.

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