– The FBI has rejected accusations that it is pushing for increased warrantless wiretaps on American citizens
– The agency responded to a report claiming that a top FBI official had encouraged employees to engage in more warrantless wiretapping in the United States
– The FBI called the accusations “unfounded and offensive”
– The report suggested that the FBI was seeking to expand its surveillance powers without proper authorization
– The FBI’s denial highlights the sensitivity and controversy surrounding warrantless wiretaps
– Privacy advocates have raised concerns about the potential abuse of surveillance powers by law enforcement agencies
– The FBI’s statement underscores its commitment to following proper legal procedures and safeguards when conducting surveillance operations
– The accusations and the FBI’s response are likely to spark further debate and scrutiny over the balance between national security and civil liberties.
FBI rejects ‘unfounded and offensive’ accusation of pushing for increased warrantless wiretaps on Americans.
