As GOP Pushes Patriot Act Renewal, Critics Demand End to Mass Surveillance Provision

As GOP Pushes Patriot Act Renewal, Critics Demand End to Mass Surveillance Provision
by Nadia Prupis
Supporters of the provision say it is useful as a counter-terrorism measure. But as the Center for Democracy and Technology points out, "Section 215 is broadly worded, covering all business records of Americans—including medical records, firearm sales records, library and book sale records, credit card purchase information, Internet behavior data, and more." http://www.commondreams.org/news/2015/04/22/gop-pushes-patriot-act-renewal-critics-demand-end-mass-surveillance-provision