I believe the government bar the current bar for granting NGOs may be too low and that government requests for secrecy are too often granted. My NDO Fairness act with Senator Mike Lee would ensure NDO's are only issued in circumstances requiring secrecy in a way that would better protect all Americans, including members of Congress. This bill has already passed the House by voice vote. The Constitution protects Americans right to privacy in their personal communications, but we can only assert that right if we know our privacy has been violated. (03:58–04:11)
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Asserts that the NDO Fairness Act would ensure non-disclosure orders are issued only when necessary, protecting Americans' privacy.
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