United States Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court was created in 1978.

Wiretaps

Never heard of it. Give an example and re-submit the question please.

The primary approval authorities for collection of intelligence concerning US persons are the Attorney General and the Director of National Intelligence, as well as the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court (FISC) in some cases. All activities involving US persons must comply with constitutional protections and relevant laws, such as the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA).

It is a U.S. federal court under the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978. It is a special court and authorizes the Chief Justice of the United States to designate 7 federal district court judges to review applications for warrants related to national security investigations.