Republicans Lawmakers Are Trying To Force Release Of FISA Memos; Democrats Trying To Stop

A group of 65 Republican lawmakers are calling on the chairman of the House Intelligence Committee for the “immediate” public release of a memo alleging widespread surveillance warrant abuses by the Justice Department and FBI.

“After reading the document, we were shocked and frustrated, but it has deepened our belief in the vital importance of transparency,” Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz said in the letter, which was sent Friday night to California Rep. Devin Nunes, the chairman of the Intelligence Committee.

“We are writing to request the immediate release of this document to the public,” added Gaetz.

“The audience of this document should not be limited to Members of Congress — the American people deserve to know the information it contains.”