The Supreme Court questioned petitioners seeking the release of the Pegasus report, asking about the issue with the government using spyware against terrorists. Concerns over national security arose amidst allegations of citizen surveillance. The court suggested checking individual petitioner's hacking claims within the report, but resisted making the entire document public, citing security concerns and potential misuse.
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