A bipartisan group of lawmakers has unveiled new legislation aimed at limiting federal investigators’ access to phone records. This move follows findings from a Washington Post investigation.

The proposed law would require federal authorities to seek a judge’s approval before obtaining individuals’ phone records. The legislation also seeks to curb the government’s use of certain secretive legal instruments that have been deployed against critics in the past.

This legislative effort highlights growing concerns over privacy and governmental overreach. By mandating judicial oversight, lawmakers hope to enhance transparency and offer stronger protections for civil liberties.