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EPIC asks U.S. District Judge to declare DHS actions unlawful

EPIC has filed a request with U.S. District Judge Paula Xinis seeking a declaration that actions taken by the Department of Homeland Security are unlawful. The hearing is scheduled for Friday following the filing.

Why it matters: The filing highlights a privacy challenge to DHS practices that may affect civil liberties.

Summary generated from the sources below. Check the primary source before relying on it; this is not legal advice.

Sources
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EPIC · primary source · Sep 23, 2026
Details
JurisdictionUnited States (federal)
RegulatorDepartment of Homeland Security
CourtU.S. District Court
StatusFiled
PublishedSeptember 23, 2026
Effectivenot stated
OrganisationsElectronic Privacy Information Center (EPIC), Department of Homeland Security (DHS)
Topicsprivacy
Datapersonal