LOWRegulatory ActionACTIVE
EFF: EFF Sues DHS and ICE For Records on Subpoenas Seeking to Unmask Online Critics
April 22, 2026
Incident Summary
The Electronic Frontier Foundation filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and Immigration and Customs Enforcement after the agencies denied public-records requests. The requests sought records about government efforts to identify online critics and people attending protests, including subpoenas aimed at unmasking individuals. The matter raises privacy and transparency concerns for people whose online activity or protest participation could be subject to identification efforts. Limited public details are available from the provided information, including the case status or outcome.
Incident Details
- Type
- Regulatory Action
- Severity
- LOW
- Status
- ACTIVE
- Date Occurred
- April 22, 2026
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