Legal Definitions - Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court of Review

The Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court of Review is a court that reviews decisions made by the United States Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court. It was established by the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) in 1978.

For example, if the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court denies a request for a surveillance warrant, the requesting agency can appeal the decision to the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court of Review.

The purpose of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court of Review is to provide oversight and ensure that the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court is following the law and protecting the rights of individuals while gathering intelligence on foreign targets.