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The department said it had “broad administrative subpoena authority” but did not address questions about its requests.
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Department said it had broad administrative subpoena authority but did not address questions about requests
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{ "statement": "Broad administrative subpoena authority", "organization": "Department" } - Subject Tags
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- February 15, 2026 at 4:39 PM (6 months ago)
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- February 15, 2026 at 4:39 PM (6 months ago)
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The Department of Homeland Security is using administrative subpoenas to obtain information from tech companies about social media accounts that criticize ICE. Google, Meta, and Reddit have complied with some requests, raising concerns about privacy and government overreach.
The Trump administration has launched a multifaceted pressure campaign against Harvard University, involving numerous investigations and funding cuts. The actions are aimed at reshaping the university's admissions policies and perceived liberal bias. Harvard has resisted the changes and is fighting back against the government's actions.
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