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He Sent One Email. Then Federal Agents Came To His Door.
In October, a Philadelphia man sent an email to the Department of Homeland Security criticizing a government policy. Hours later, federal agents and local police were banging on his door to interrogate him without a warrant. It feels like something out of a movie, but it's real.
Today on Lever Time, David Sirota sits down with ACLU attorney Steve Loney, who’s now representing the man involved, to ask some big questions: How are federal agencies obtaining your private data without a warrant? How are tech giants like Google enabling them? And what should you do if the feds come knocking on your door?
For a full transcript of the episode, click here.
Click here to read more about this story in The Washington Post.
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Today on Lever Time, David Sirota sits down with ACLU attorney Steve Loney, who’s now representing the man involved, to ask some big questions: How are federal agencies obtaining your private data without a warrant? How are tech giants like Google enabling them? And what should you do if the feds come knocking on your door?
For a full transcript of the episode, click here.
Click here to read more about this story in The Washington Post.
This ad-free episode is a benefit of your paid subscription. Thank you for your support! Share your benefits with a friend.