U.S. Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court

The U.S. Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court (FISC) is a special court established to oversee requests for surveillance aimed at foreign intelligence and national security matters. It operates under the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA). The court reviews applications from the government to conduct electronic surveillance and gather intelligence, often without the same public scrutiny as regular courts. While the FISC's decisions are significant for privacy rights, it mainly focuses on national security concerns. It is separate from the Supreme Court, which addresses broader constitutional issues, including those related to civil liberties and privacy.