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 Department of Homeland Security and Immigration and Customs Enforcement alleging they failed to release public records. The requested records relate to subpoenas that sought to unmask online critics and people attending protests. The incident raises concerns about government efforts to identify anonymous speakers and the transparency of related subpoena activity. Limited public details are available about the scope of the subpoenas or any case outcome.
Incident Details
- Type
- Regulatory Action
- Severity
- LOW
- Status
- ACTIVE
- Date Occurred
- April 22, 2026
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