Beware FISA Compromises that Enlarge the Role of the FISC

The chatter about a compromise bill on FISA to replace the expired PAA got louder last week: The new Republican proposal_ which Sen. Kit Bond of Missouri said is backed by the White House and intelligence agencies, would allow the FISA court to decide. It would require the attorney general to certify that the companies acted lawfully and at the request of the president. The court would be allowed to read classified warrantless wiretapping documents, and the plaintiffs could file their compla