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When the Government Demands Info About Your Online Accounts
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Fusion42 · 12 August 2026 · Fusion42 review
The Department of Homeland Security has increased use of administrative subpoenas to obtain information about individuals' online accounts, particularly targeting critics of government agencies like ICE. Individuals can challenge these subpoenas in court by filing a motion to quash based on constitutional protections such as the First and Fourth Amendments.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Cybersecurity.
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You face increased government pressure through subpoenas that can expose your users' identities and data. Resist compliance by encouraging your legal team to prepare motions to quash and collaborate quickly with civil rights groups to protect user privacy.
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