USPS Shares Americans' Mail Data with Law Enforcement Without Court Orders

Records reveal extensive use of the mail covers program to monitor external details of letters and packages.

Over 312,000 pieces of mail recorded without judicial approval from 2015 to 2023.
97% of the 60,000 requests from law enforcement were approved over eight years.
Top requesters include the IRS, FBI, and Department of Homeland Security.
Senators demand judicial oversight to protect privacy and First Amendment rights.
USPS defends the program, citing its legality since 1879 and its use in criminal investigations.