Hearing: A Continued Pattern of Government Surveillance of U.S. Citizens

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The House Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime and Federal Government Surveillance will hold a hearing on Tuesday, April 8, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. ET. The hearing, "A Continued Pattern of Government Surveillance of U.S. Citizens," to examine the government's abuse of its surveillance authorities, including the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, the government's purchasing of data, and new and emerging technologies like facial recognition. The hearing will also discuss past legislative efforts to protect Americans' civil liberties and constitutional right to privacy under the Fourth Amendment and identify additional potential legislative solutions. WITNESSES: Gene Schaerr, General Counsel, Project for Privacy & Surveillance Accountability Phil Kiko, Principal, Williams & Jensen; Former Chief of Staff and General Counsel to House Judiciary Committee Former Chief Administrative Office of the House James Czerniawski, Senior Policy Analyst, Technology & Innovation, Americans for Prosperity Kia Hamadanchy, Senior Policy Counsel, National Political Advocacy Division, American Civil Liberties Union