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DHS Wants Protesters’ Signal Group Chats
Wednesday, August 5, 2026
The Department of Homeland Security is seeking access to encrypted Signal group chats belonging to plaintiffs in a lawsuit against the agency, according to filings in the case. The plaintiffs sued DHS alleging violations of their free-speech rights during protests. DHS requested the communications as part of discovery in the litigation.
Original reporting: https://www.wired.com/story/dhs-wants-protesters-signal-group-chats/
