DHS is using obscure law to snoop on journalists, non-profits, unions

Even after judges rejected the same ploy, the Trump administration is going directly to social media and telecommunications companies
454 points by firefax 53 days ago www.theguardian.com 109 comments

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The Trump administration is bypassing judicial rejection by seeking data directly from social media and telecom firms, raising concerns about privacy and transparency for journalists, non-profits, and unions. This move highlights ongoing tensions between government surveillance and civil liberties.

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