Homeland Security is said to have sent Google and Meta hundreds of subpoenas for information to identify Americans who oppose ICE

[Eric]

They're watching so I would be careful about what you post anywhere online. Even though we've closed the news forum and most of that discussion is gone any future discussion should be posted with this in mind, there are also those from the MAGA world who could potentially report what we say as well.

For now, there is no first amendment in this country and we've all seen just how litigious this administration can be.

Homeland Security is said to have sent Google and Meta hundreds of subpoenas for information to identify Americans who oppose ICE. Tech companies received legal requests for the names, email addresses, telephone numbers and other identifying data behind social media accounts that track or criticize the agency. Read more: https://nyti.ms/4tvv4JT

 

[Cmaier]

Hey, fascists. I oppose ICE.

 

[Eric]

I suspect since going MAGA that Zuckerberg would gladly comply but the backlash from users (ICE supporters or not) could be detrimental, they have enough issues with public trust as it is. If this were Apple, for example, it would feel much safer as they take privacy seriously.

 

[Katbel]

Hey, fascists. I oppose ICE.

Another friend

 

[Eric]

Add Reddit to that list and they've admitted to already handing it over. Wow.

Comments over there are off the charts.

Reddit, Meta, and Google Voluntarily Gave DHS Info of Anti-ICE Users, Report Says

DHS is expanding its use of administrative subpoenas, which don't come from judges.

gizmodo.com

 

[Eric]

Made a post on Reddit this morning and it's on the front page now.