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September 16, 2026
Court Blocks DHS from Threatening Prosecution of Critic of ICE
- A federal judge ruled that the Department of Homeland Security cannot issue a warning notice threatening prosecution against David Streever for criticizing ICE.
- Judge Rudolph Contreras stated that the notice effectively threatened Streever's political speech, violating his First Amendment rights.
- The ruling allows DHS to investigate future conduct but prohibits any actions that infringe on Streever's protected speech.
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- Judge blocks DHS from acting against a man over a harsh email to an ICE officialSep 16, 2026 at 3:03 AM · NPR
- US judge blocks DHS from threatening prosecution against man who criticized ICESep 16, 2026 at 2:22 PM · The Guardian
- Man Who Criticized ICE Was Protected by First Amendment, Judge SaysSep 16, 2026 at 8:34 PM · NYT
- DHS's 'warning notice' to ICE critic 'likely' violated First Amendment: Federal judgeSep 16, 2026 at 10:51 PM · The Hill