Surveillance law lapse would trigger legal fireworks in 2018

By Steven Nelson

Published December 17, 2017 5:01am ET

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Surveillance law lapse would trigger legal fireworks in 2018 — "We'll supplement the pleadings. We hope to light a fire under Judge [Richard] Leon," said conservative legal activist Larry Klayman (pictured above), referring to the U.S. district judge assigned two lawsuits in which Klayman challenges Section 702 programs. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik,File) | Andrew Harnik

Legal challenges against internet surveillance programs will heat up soon if the Trump administration continues spy programs after the scheduled expiration of Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act on Dec. 31.

At least four lawsuits are pending against Section 702 programs, setting up high-stakes litigation in early 2018 if passionately divided lawmakers do not extend the law.

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