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September 28, 2022

9401 US adults surveyed

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In your opinion, how common is U.S. government surveillance of ordinary citizens who aren’t suspected of committing crimes?

Conducted September 28, 2022

YouGov surveyed 9401 US adults

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In your opinion, how common is U.S. government surveillance of ordinary citizens who aren’t suspected of committing crimes?

Conducted September 28, 2022

YouGov surveyed 9401 US adults

By:
29%
29%
16%
7%
18%

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