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Lawsuits Allege Government Coerced Tech Firms to Censor Criticism

2/14/2026

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Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression (FIRE) filed lawsuits against Attorney General Pam Bondi and DHS Secretary Kristi Noem, alleging they coerced companies like Apple and Google to censor apps and groups monitoring ICE activities.
Recent subpoenas from the Department of Homeland Security have sought identifying information from social media accounts critical of ICE.
Critics say these actions threaten First Amendment rights and aim to suppress dissent against government operations.

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Story summary

Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression (FIRE) filed lawsuits against Attorney General Pam Bondi and DHS Secretary Kristi Noem, alleging they coerced companies like Apple and Google to censor apps and groups monitoring ICE activities.
Recent subpoenas from the Department of Homeland Security have sought identifying information from social media accounts critical of ICE.
Critics say these actions threaten First Amendment rights and aim to suppress dissent against government operations.