In 2024, Verizon received 291,486 government demands for customer data, with about 75% not requiring judicial approval. The article details the implications of subpoenas, national security letters, and warrants in surveillance practices, examining the volume of data requests and their impact on privacy and civil liberties in the U.S.
The article discusses the FBI’s surveillance practices and their implications in New Hampshire, highlighting that assessments can be initiated without evidence of wrongdoing. It emphasizes the risks faced by journalists and critics due to vague policies. The New Hampshire Information and Analysis Center connects local operations to federal surveillance, raising concerns about civil liberties.
