In an internet broadcast interview with Timothy Ferriss , Daniel Ellsberg compared the current incarnation of FISA to the East German Stasi . Ellsberg stated that the powers which were currently being given to the federal government through this and other recent amendments to FISA since the September 11 attacks opened the door to abuses of power and unwarranted surveillance
September 11 attacks
September 11 attacks
Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 Amendments Act of 2008