Trump’s Surveillance Circus: Unions Sue Over Social Media Snooping
The United Automobile Workers and others are suing to stop the government’s viewpoint-based online surveillance. This program, they argue, is a First Amendment violation that’s silencing speech faster than a librarian during storytime. With AI-driven scrutiny, even emojis aren’t safe from overinterpretation! It’s a battle of free speech versus tech-fueled paranoia.
Hot Take:
Well, it seems Big Brother’s got a new hobby—surfing social media for “disagreeable” opinions! The Trump-era surveillance program has unions up in arms, and it’s like a digital game of hide and seek where only the government is allowed to play. Who knew the First Amendment needed a VPN?
Key Points:
- UAW, CWA, and AFT unions are suing the Departments of State and Homeland Security over alleged viewpoint-based online surveillance.
- The surveillance program reportedly targets noncitizens’ social media activity, intimidating both noncitizens and citizens.
- Over 60% of UAW members and over 30% of CWA members reported altering their social media activity due to the program.
- The lawsuit claims this violates the First Amendment and hampers union activities.
- The case, represented by EFF and others, seeks to end the controversial program.
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