The House Intelligence Committee on Friday released a classified memo alleging abuse of government surveillance powers by the Justice Department.

The memo’s release follows authorization by President Trump Donald John TrumpHR McMaster says president's policy to withdraw troops from Afghanistan is 'unwise' Cast of 'Parks and Rec' reunite for virtual town hall to address Wisconsin voters Biden says Trump should step down over coronavirus response MORE, who was required to allow the public to see classified materials.

The memo was compiled by House Intelligence Committee staff, led by Chairman Devin Nunes Devin Gerald NunesSunday shows preview: With less than two months to go, race for the White House heats up Sunday shows preview: Republicans gear up for national convention, USPS debate continues in Washington Sunday shows preview: White House, congressional Democrats unable to breach stalemate over coronavirus relief MORE (R-Calif.), from classified documents provided by the Department of Justice.

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The Justice Department and the FBI strongly objected to its release.

Read the full, four-page memo below.