Opinion: FBI’s misuse of surveillance tool underscores need for conservative oversight
Recent disclosures have plunged the FBI back into a storm of controversy due to its abuse of the robust surveillance tool Section 702, with almost 300,000 incidents recorded in 2020 and early 2021. The unsettling instances of misuse encompass searches connected to the Jan. 6, 2021, assault on the U.S. Capitol, and the Black Lives Matter protests.
One unsettling element of Section 702 lies in its potential for overstepping bounds and infringing on the privacy of American citizens. Barbara McQuade, a former U.S. attorney, drew attention to situations where gathering intel on a foreign target, such as Russian President Vladimir Putin, could unintentionally implicate American citizens in the data capture.
The FBI carried out over 278,000 searches contravening Justice Department guidelines, targeting individuals with no connection to issues of national security. These searches ranged from investigating crime victims to individuals detained during protests, and even contributors to a congressional candidate. This sweeping and unmerited use of the database corrodes the faith entrusted in law enforcement agencies and endangers the civil liberties of citizens abiding by the law.
Conservatives have long been critical of the FBI, particularly due to its involvement in the investigation of the Trump campaign’s alleged connections to Russia. The wiretapping of Trump campaign adviser Carter Page further fueled concerns about the agency’s actions. The recent report by special counsel John Durham raised serious questions about the FBI’s conduct during the Trump-Russia investigation.
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