The Bush administration has reversed its policy to eavesdrop on U.S. citizens without court-approved warrants. On Wednesday, Attorney General Alberto Gonzales announced wiretaps will now be approved by the secret Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court as required by law. No reasons were given for the change, but critics say it may be timed with increased scrutiny from the new Democratic Congress. Questions remain over the extent of the reversal. The Justice Department has not revealed whether FISA courts will rule on individual wiretaps or on requests covering multiple cases. Gonzales says the new policy was enacted last week and that one judge has already approved a request. Critics welcome the change but say the Bush administration shouldn’t be applauded for agreeing to comply with the law. House Judiciary Chairman John Conyers said: “While this may be a step in the right direction, it should not deflect the attention of the American people or the Congress from seeking answers about the current and past operation of this program.”