1. United States
2. Fla.
3. Letter

I am writing to urge you to support meaningful reform of Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act. While this authority was created to gather foreign intelligence, its current implementation allows for the incidental collection—and in some cases warrantless querying—of Americans’ private communications. This practice raises serious concerns about the erosion of Fourth Amendment protections. Government agencies should not be able to access the personal data of U.S. citizens without a warrant based on probable cause. The existing loopholes risk enabling broad surveillance that goes beyond the law’s original intent. Reform should include clear safeguards: requiring a warrant before searching Americans’ data, increasing transparency through public reporting, and strengthening oversight by independent courts and Congress. These steps would preserve vital national security tools while ensuring that civil liberties are not compromised. Protecting both security and constitutional rights should not be a partisan issue. I urge you to take a principled stand to ensure that surveillance powers are narrowly tailored, accountable, and respectful of Americans’ privacy. Thank you for your time.