Event Details
January 01, 2007
Description
Congress passes revision of the Patriot Act.
Participants (1)
| Name | Type | Mentions | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Congress | person | 7 | View Entity |
Source Documents (1)
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This page details the initial encrypted communications between Edward Snowden and filmmaker Laura Poitras in early 2013, highlighting the extreme security precautions Snowden demanded. It contrasts Snowden's willingness to leak classified documents with previous whistleblower William Binney, who exposed the "Stellar Wind" program but refused to violate secrecy oaths or provide documents.
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