The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is accused of targeting individuals who criticize President Trump's immigration policies online, sending warning notices and investigating them for "doxing" or making threats. Critics argue this infringes on First Amendment rights, conflating dissent with criminal activity.
David Streever, a US citizen, sued ICE after federal officers warned his wife about an email he sent to the agency's former acting director, Todd Lyons, criticizing ICE's actions. Streever claims the warning violated his First Amendment rights. Another resident, Paigelynne Gonyea, also received a warning for a social media post.
FIRE is suing the Department of Homeland Security, alleging agents violated David Streever's First Amendment rights by tracking him down and issuing a warning notice over a critical email to the former head of ICE. A similar incident involved Paigelynne Gonyea regarding an Instagram post.
