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ICE agents reportedly targeting online critics for unannounced visits

Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents have reportedly been making unannounced visits to individuals who have expressed critical views online. One such individual, David Streever, received a call at his hotel after returning from an international trip, indicating he was being sought by agents. This action has raised concerns about free speech and the potential for online criticism to lead to direct government intervention. AI

RANK_REASON The item discusses actions taken by a government agency against individuals based on their online speech, which falls under commentary on policy and its implications.

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ICE agents reportedly targeting online critics for unannounced visits

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  1. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    ICE agents are making house calls for online critics A few hours after checking into a hotel in New York City, David Streever woke up to a call from the front d

    ICE agents are making house calls for online critics A few hours after checking into a hotel in New York City, David Streever woke up to a call from the front desk saying someone was looking for him. Streever had just landed on a return trip from Finland, where he'd vacat… https:…