DHS administrative subpoenas surge 185,000 since Trump took office

Homeland Security Investigations has issued over 185,000 administrative subpoenas since January 2025, exceeding the total issued between 2016 and mid-2022. This marks a significant acceleration in the use of a controversial investigative tool, raising civil liberties concerns. The data, reported by WIRED, indicates a notable shift in enforcement intensity under the current administration.

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