In 35,000 requests, they denied 12.
Either the NSA is really accurate or something smells.
Either the NSA is really accurate or something smells.
It also reflects that unlike other types of warrants the court can request revisions or additional information before making a decision and requests can be withdrawn before a formal rejection can take place.
Some estimates put the reject/withdrawal rate closer to 25%
Some more information: https://newrepublic.com/article/115257/fisa-warrants-court-t...
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