Research and write an informational paper about the Edward Snowden situation as it relates to U.S. privacy law. Please make certain that
the following questions are addressed in your assignment.
1. What is the FISA court? Who sits on the court? How are judges chosen for the court?
2. What is the purpose of the court? What oversight exists for the court?
3. Have there been any recent (in the past year) challenges to the court’s authority? If so,
by whom?
4. What is the relationship between the FISA court and Edward Snowden?
5. What potential federal changes could be brought against Snowden for his release and
breach of “secret” information?
6. Is Snowden a defector, traitor, or a whistleblower? (Remember to support your answer
will the law and not personal opinion.)
7. Who/what is Lavabit, and what is its role in the Snowden case?
