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Congress Investigates Tech Firms' Compliance with DHS Subpoenas

3/3/2026

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On March 2, 2026, Congressional Democrats opened an inquiry into tech companies' compliance with Department of Homeland Security requests for personal information about agency critics.
The inquiry follows a Washington Post report examining the use of administrative subpoenas by the Department of Homeland Security.
Administrative subpoenas allow federal agencies to obtain information without needing a judge's or grand jury's approval.

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Story summary

On March 2, 2026, Congressional Democrats opened an inquiry into tech companies' compliance with Department of Homeland Security requests for personal information about agency critics.
The inquiry follows a Washington Post report examining the use of administrative subpoenas by the Department of Homeland Security.
Administrative subpoenas allow federal agencies to obtain information without needing a judge's or grand jury's approval.