Benjamin Carr, Ph.D. 👨🏻💻🧬#DHS is trying to force #tech companies to hand over data about Trump critics
In several cases in recent months, #HomelandSecurity has relied on the use of administrative subpoenas to seek identifiable information about individuals who run anonymous Instagram accounts, which share posts about ICE immigration raids in their local neighborhoods. These #subpoenas have also been used to demand information about people who have criticized Trump officials or protested policies.
https://techcrunch.com/2026/02/03/homeland-security-is-trying-to-force-tech-companies-to-hand-over-data-about-trump-critics/
In several cases in recent months, #HomelandSecurity has relied on the use of administrative subpoenas to seek identifiable information about individuals who run anonymous Instagram accounts, which share posts about ICE immigration raids in their local neighborhoods. These #subpoenas have also been used to demand information about people who have criticized Trump officials or protested policies.
https://techcrunch.com/2026/02/03/homeland-security-is-trying-to-force-tech-companies-to-hand-over-data-about-trump-critics/
Homeland Security is trying to force tech companies to hand over data about Trump critics | TechCrunch
The use of administrative subpoenas, which are not subject to judicial oversight, are used to demand a wealth of information from tech companies, including the owners of anonymous online accounts documenting ICE operations.