About the Intelligence, Surveillance & Classified Info category

Explore congressional action on intelligence gathering and secrecy laws.

What’s this subcategory for?
For examining the balance between national security and civil liberties.

How is it different?
Focuses on legislative oversight of intelligence agencies, not general defense policy.

What should posts include?
FISA reforms, classified document rules, and surveillance oversight bills.

Why not merge?
Intelligence policy has unique implications for privacy and security.

Engagement policy:
We welcome all viewpoints, as long as they are respectful. Keep the focus on policy and legislation, especially Congress. Avoid partisan debates about the presidency.