Fisa Court
/ˈfiːsə kɔːrt/
Definitions
- (n.) A U.S. federal court established under the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act to oversee requests for surveillance warrants against foreign spies or agents within the United States.
The Fisa Court approved the government's application for electronic surveillance in the espionage investigation.
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- fisa court
- fisa courts
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Commentary
The Fisa Court proceedings are secret due to national security concerns, making the court unique among federal courts.
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