Trump admin probes journalists and unions

An investigation by The Guardian newspaper revealed that the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump employed a vague legal procedure to obtain private information about journalists, non-profit organizations, and unions without direct judicial approval. The Department relied on administrative subpoenas issued under a legal provision related to investigations of customs and import duties, but these were used in internal matters unrelated to customs, such as monitoring journalists and activists who criticized government actions. This includes the case of journalist Georgia Fort, whose phone records were accessed over a six-month period, covering more than 10,000 calls and messages, all without prior notice. The use of these tools sparks legal controversy regarding the expansion of government authority, especially since technology companies like Google may comply with or require users to oppose such requests, thereby exerting pressure on press freedom and privacy rights.

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