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Spy Reform Bill Would Crack Down on ‘Arctic Frost’ Practice

After revelations about former special counsel Jack Smith’s use of nondisclosure orders to monitor lawmakers’ data without notifying them in his Arctic Frost investigation, some on Capitol Hill are calling for surveillance reform.

As part of his Arctic Frost investigation of President Donald Trump and Republicans’ actions after the 2020 election, Smith sought the records of multiple Republican lawmakers.

In doing so, Smith requested—and was granted—nondisclosure orders blocking cell providers from informing the lawmakers of the surveillance.

The NDO Fairness Act essentially raises the bar for the government when requesting an order from a court, requiring that the court explain how providing notice to the individual being surveilled would result in endangering individuals or jeopardizing a case.

The bill has made some progress in the House, having been advanced by voice vote in........

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