ACLU Challenges DHS Data Requests

Canadian man sued DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin over improper customs summons.
Summons followed social media posts criticizing Trump administration after Minneapolis deaths.
DHS cited Tariff Act of 1930 to compel Google data release.
ACLU argues data scope exceeded legal limits under Section 1509.
Google received hundreds of subpoenas from DHS in six months.
DHS uses 'geographic fact' to access data outside jurisdiction.
Inspector General found 20% of DHS summonses violated policies.

Immigration | Lawsuit | Data

United States | Canada

Renee Good | Alex Pretti | Markwayne Mullin | Michael Perloff

2 weeks ago