FBI queries of Americans’ data under FISA 702 rose 35% in 2025
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An obtained FBI letter shows searches of U.S. person data collected under Section 702 rose about 35% from December 2024 to November 2025 (from 5,518 to 7,413 queries); the letter notes a decline in the percentage of queries returning content or non-content information and highlights debate over civil liberties as Congress considers reauthorization. The piece contextualizes Section 702’s use, past abuses, and political efforts to renew the authority without changes.
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