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Experts Warn: FBI's Unchecked Access Risks Domestic Spying

12/12/2025

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On December 11, 2025, privacy and surveillance experts and bipartisan lawmakers warned that FBI access to Americans’ communications without a warrant risks domestic spying.
At a House Judiciary Committee hearing, witnesses urged Congress to impose a warrant or let the law expire.
They warned of possible surveillance tool misuse, especially under President Donald Trump.
Representative Pramila Jayapal urged constitutional safeguards, saying the Constitution should guide policy regardless of party.

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Story summary

On December 11, 2025, privacy and surveillance experts and bipartisan lawmakers warned that FBI access to Americans’ communications without a warrant risks domestic spying.
At a House Judiciary Committee hearing, witnesses urged Congress to impose a warrant or let the law expire.
They warned of possible surveillance tool misuse, especially under President Donald Trump.
Representative Pramila Jayapal urged constitutional safeguards, saying the Constitution should guide policy regardless of party.