Trump’s DHS is using an obscure law to secretly snoop on journalists, non-profits and unions: ‘It’s outrageous’

Even after judges rejected the same ploy, the Trump administration is going directly to social media and telecommunications companies

Trump’s DHS is using an obscure law to secretly snoop on journalists, non-profits and unions: ‘It’s outrageous’

TL;DR

  • The Trump administration is employing a new strategy after judicial setbacks.
  • This strategy involves direct engagement with social media and telecommunications firms.
  • Previous attempts using similar tactics were dismissed by judges.