Last updated: February 14, 2026 at 10:04 AM
DHS Pressures Tech Platforms to Remove ICE Critics
📰 What Happened
The Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression sued Attorney General Pam Bondi and DHS Secretary Kristi Noem on Wednesday. They say the government is forcing tech companies to delete posts about ICE operations. Apple already removed an app called ICEBlock from its store in October after government requests.
💡 Why It Matters
The lawsuits claim the government is breaking First Amendment rules by making private companies censor protected speech. People use these posts to stay safe from ICE raids and to hold the government accountable. Tech companies are giving in to government pressure even when they don't have to follow these requests without a court order.
🔮 What Happens Next
The lawsuits will move forward in court. By March, the government may explain why it thinks these takedown requests are legal.
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