Canadian Sues DHS Over Subpoena for Anti-Trump Poster's ID

A Canadian citizen who anonymously criticizes U.S. President Donald Trump online has filed a lawsuit against the Department of Homeland Security, accusing the agency of unlawfully seeking to reveal his identity through a summons to Google.

The plaintiff, identified only as John Doe in court documents filed last month in a California federal court, claims the Department of Homeland Security issued an administrative subpoena to Google demanding extensive personal data from his accounts. The requested information includes his name, address, browsing history and details about his physical movements. According to the lawsuit, the plaintiff has not visited the United States in more than a decade and uses social media platforms to post political commentary, including strong opposition to Trump's policies.

The complaint alleges the summons was issued under a provision of U.S. law related to import and export records, which the plaintiff argues does not apply to his situation. Releasing the data, the suit contends, would expose his identity and online activities, violating his privacy rights. Google has not yet complied with the demand but indicated in communications cited in the filing...