Judicial Watch Sues DOJ Over Biden Era FISA Spying on Trump

Judicial Watch Lawsuit on FISA

• 🎯 Judicial Watch has filed a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Justice.
• 🔍 The suit seeks records concerning Biden-era Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) subpoenas, warrants, and other authorizations used to surveil President Trump.

Allegations of FISA Abuse Against Trump

• ⚠️ The speaker asserts that FISA has been abused and weaponized against Trump, citing the targeting of Carter Page as a past example.
• 💡 It is alleged that surveillance on individuals close to Trump, like Carter Page, was used to gain access to additional information.
• ⚖️ Judicial Watch previously obtained records of FISA warrant applications used for spy warrants on Trump, which were described as dishonest and potentially criminal.

Lack of Oversight and Transparency

• 🚫 It is claimed that the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court (FISC) held no hearings on the FISA spy warrants targeting Trump, despite multiple renewals.
• ❓ The speaker questions why judges did not inquire about the lack of findings after months of surveillance.
• 📉 The warrants are characterized as evidence of a crime that was not sufficiently pursued by government entities, including John Durham.

Current FOIA Request and Lawsuit

• 🕵️ Judicial Watch requested records from January 20, 2021, through January 2025, regarding any authorizations to surveil Trump or related entities.
• ⏳ The Justice Department acknowledged the request but cited "unusual circumstances" and extended the response time, leading to the lawsuit after insufficient feedback.
• 🗣️ The speaker expresses strong belief that the "Biden gang" was spying on Trump and his team, urging the DOJ to comply with FOIA law.

Judicial Watch's Broader Efforts

• 📚 Judicial Watch has a history of pursuing transparency and accountability, particularly concerning the "lawfare" against President Trump.
• 🏛️ The organization has also exposed abuses related to Jack Smith's operations and battled Fani Willis, winning a $22,000 judgment against her.
• 💪 Judicial Watch emphasizes its commitment to exposing corrupt targeting of Trump and calls for proactive responses to FOIA requests.