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Summary: EFF, unions sue Trump administration over alleged mass social media surveillance of legal residents Crunch

1. The Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) has filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration for allegedly monitoring social media posts of individuals lawfully living in the U.S., including those with visas and permanent resident status.
2. The government is accused of looking for posts that express views disfavored by the current administration, such as criticisms of American culture, government, or the Trump administration's actions.
3. The EFF claims these actions are a violation of freedom of speech, and the lawsuit was filed in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York on behalf of unions including auto, teachers, and communication workers.
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Lawsuit filed by Electronic Frontier Foundation against Trump administration for alleged social media monitoring of U.S. residents, including those with visas and permanent resident status. Accusations include government seeking posts critical of American culture, government, or the Trump
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URL: https://techcrunch.com/2025/10/16/eff-unions-sue-trump-administration-over-alleged-mass-social-media-surveillance-of-legal-residents/#summary

Date: Oct. 17, 2025

Notes: 2025-10-17

Created: 2025/10/17 12:12

Updated: 2025/12/08 00:06

Last Read: 2025/10/18 08:36