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Attorney Subpoenas Reddit, X; Civil Rights Groups Alarmed

5/29/2026

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U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro’s office in Washington issued grand jury subpoenas to Reddit and X seeking the identities of anonymous users in Washington, D.C., investigations.
Civil-liberties groups warn the subpoenas could chill online criticism of immigration enforcement.
Attorney Lauren Regan says the subpoenas represent a bad-faith attempt to unmask dissenters.
Reddit says it will vigorously defend anonymity and will object to overbroad requests that threaten civil rights.

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U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro’s office in Washington issued grand jury subpoenas to Reddit and X seeking the identities of anonymous users in Washington, D.C., investigations.
Civil-liberties groups warn the subpoenas could chill online criticism of immigration enforcement.
Attorney Lauren Regan says the subpoenas represent a bad-faith attempt to unmask dissenters.
Reddit says it will vigorously defend anonymity and will object to overbroad requests that threaten civil rights.