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FBI's Two-Year Surveillance of Teacher Raises Power Abuse Concerns

1/6/2026

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A Senate committee report says the FBI investigated Christine Crowder, a Texas Catholic school teacher, for nearly two years based on an unverified tip linking her to the January 6 Capitol riot.
The FBI placed Crowder on a terror watchlist and conducted extensive surveillance.
Senator Rand Paul described actions as a misuse of federal power.
The investigation closed in June 2023 after evidence disproved the allegations, raising concerns about surveillance.

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A Senate committee report says the FBI investigated Christine Crowder, a Texas Catholic school teacher, for nearly two years based on an unverified tip linking her to the January 6 Capitol riot.
The FBI placed Crowder on a terror watchlist and conducted extensive surveillance.
Senator Rand Paul described actions as a misuse of federal power.
The investigation closed in June 2023 after evidence disproved the allegations, raising concerns about surveillance.