Senator Ron Wyden revealed in a letter to fellow Senators that major U.S. cellphone carriers AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon did not fulfill their obligation to notify lawmakers of government surveillance requests. This revelation follows an investigation by Wyden's staff and underscores issues of executive branch surveillance and its impact on Congressional independence. The letter contextualizes the situation by referencing previous secret surveillance targeting lawmakers during the Trump administration, emphasizing the need for transparency and protection against such actions to maintain the separation of powers.
Wyden expressed concern about the potential threat of executive branch surveillance on the Senate's independence, emphasizing the importance of transparency and accountability in government.
The investigation revealed a lack of compliance with a contractual obligation from AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon to inform lawmakers of surveillance requests, raising alarms about privacy.
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