| Number of Approved Wiretaps | |
|---|---|
| 1996 | 1149 |
| 1997 | 1186 |
| 1998 | 1327 |
| 1999 | 1350 |
| 2000 | 1190 |
| 2001 | 1491 |
| 2002 | 1358 |
| 2003 | 1442 |
| 2004 | 1710 |
| 2005 | 1773 |
Number of Approved Wiretaps
Sources:
cdt.org
Share:
| Number of Approved Wiretaps | |
|---|---|
| 1996 | 1149 |
| 1997 | 1186 |
| 1998 | 1327 |
| 1999 | 1350 |
| 2000 | 1190 |
| 2001 | 1491 |
| 2002 | 1358 |
| 2003 | 1442 |
| 2004 | 1710 |
| 2005 | 1773 |
Since the 2001 Patriot Act, there has been a sharp increase in the number of approved government wiretaps. This number has been increasing ever since.