The Department of Homeland Security has sent hundreds of administrative subpoenas to Google, Reddit, Meta and Discord requesting names, email addresses, telephone numbers and identifying data for accounts that track or criticize Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Reports say subpoenas targeted anonymous pages that reported ICE locations or posted critical content; some companies complied while others alerted users and gave them days to challenge the demands. DHS officials say the requests protect officer safety; civil liberties groups warn the broad subpoenas could chill protected speech and are mounting legal challenges. The New York Times saw two subpoenas to Meta recently. Sources: (techcrunch.com)

<p>The Department of Homeland Security has sent hundreds of administrative subpoenas to Google, Reddit, Meta and Discord requesting names, email addresses, telephone numbers and identifying data for accounts that track or criticize Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Reports say subpoenas targeted anonymous pages that reported ICE locations or posted critical content; some companies complied while others alerted users and gave them days to challenge the demands. DHS officials say the requests protect officer safety; civil liberties groups warn the broad subpoenas could chill protected speech and are mounting legal challenges. The New York Times saw two subpoenas to Meta recently. Sources: (<a href="https://techcrunch.com/2026/02/14/homeland-security-reportedly-sent-hundreds-of-subpoenas-seeking-to-unmask-anti-ice-accounts/?utm_source=openai">techcrunch.com</a>)</p>

DHS sent hundreds of administrative subpoenas to unmask anonymous anti‑ICE accounts; some tech firms complied, others warned users — civil liberties groups vow court fights. According to TechCrunch. (techcrunch.com) What do you think? Comment below.

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