Funding bill would allow senators to sue over government searches of their phone records

A new funding bill proposes that senators be allowed to sue the government over unauthorized searches of their phone records. This provision arises in response to incidents where eight senators had their phone records accessed without their consent during investigations related to the 2021 Capitol riot. The ability to sue is seen as a critical step in protecting the privacy rights of lawmakers and ensuring accountability in government surveillance practices. This matter is significant as it touches on the balance between national security and individual privacy rights.