Computer World, 4/6/2017
Twitter is suing the Department of Homeland Security for demanding personal information for accounts that have used the site to criticize the U.S. customs and immigration service. The government is seeking the identifying data on the basis of a law that allows them to demand information relevant to customs violations, largely focusing on illegal importations of merchandise. Twitter claims this law does not apply to the Department’s request.
[See the full post at: Twitter Sues U.S. Government for Demanding It Unmask an “Alt” Account]