Last updated: February 14, 2026 at 8:46 AM
DHS Demands Social Media Expose Anti-ICE Accounts
📰 What Happened
The Department of Homeland Security is asking social media companies to reveal who runs accounts that criticize ICE. DHS sent official requests to Google, Reddit, Discord, and Meta asking for user information. The requests started in September 2024 and continue today.
💡 Why It Matters
This affects anyone who posts criticism of government agencies online. People worry this could stop free speech and make users afraid to share their opinions. Social media companies now must decide if they will protect user privacy or give information to the government.
🔮 What Happens Next
Social media companies must decide whether to comply with the government requests or fight them in court. More details will likely come out as companies and privacy groups respond to these demands.
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