1. Patriot Act
What type of intelligence would have to be acquired as a protective measure? ... Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, was passed in 1978. It allows a secret court to engage in surveillance on any foreign individual, an agent of foreign power as defined in the act. Surveillance under FISA is permitted based on finding probable cause that a target is indeed a foreign power, irrespective of whether the target is suspected of criminal activity. ... The Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court is composed of seven federal district courts appointed by the Chief Justice. ...
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