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Rashida Tlaib: “This unconstitutional tool has been used to spy on Black…”

Featuring: Rashida Tlaib, Democratic | U.S. House Michigan, District 12

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'Our Government Is Spying On Us': Rashida Tlaib Blasts FISA Section 702 As 'Unconstitutional'

Published | Video Starts at 00:32

It is clear and open violation of our fourth Amendment and Americans right to privacy. It makes us all less safe. This unconstitutional tool has been used to spy on Black Lives Matter, protesters, members of Congress, journalists and more. No president, not any of them should have the power to spy on a private communication or information, especially not the current occupant of the White House. (00:32–00:39)

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Asserts that FISA section 702 has been used to spy on Black Lives Matter, protesters, members of Congress, and journalists.

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