Senator Wyden’s warning about Section 702 abuse taps into a long-standing tension between national security and civil liberties. The strongest version of this narrative is that the U.S. government is withholding critical information about surveillance practices that directly impact Americans, undermining democratic oversight. Wyden’s track record lends credibility to his claims, and his call for transparency aligns with principles of accountability. However, the lack of declassified evidence mea...