Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act
The Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 is a United States federal law that establishes procedures for the surveillance and collection of foreign intelligence on domestic soil. Wikipedia
Originally published: October 25, 1978
Acronyms (colloquial): FISA
Enacted by: the 95th United States Congress
Long title: An Act to authorize electronic surveillance of foreign intelligence information
Public law: 95-511
Statutes at Large: 92 Stat. 1783
Titles amended: 50 U.S.C.: War and National Defense