New York man suing after ICE sent officers to his home over an email
Summary
A New York man, David Streever, is suing the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) after federal officers went to his home with a warning about an email he sent to a former ICE leader. Streever says ICE violated his right to free speech by treating his critical email as a threat.Key Facts
- David Streever is a U.S. citizen living in upstate New York.
- Federal officers visited his home in June while he was in Finland, warning about an email he sent in January to Todd Lyons, then acting ICE director.
- The email criticized ICE after an officer fatally shot a protester in Minneapolis.
- Streever’s lawsuit claims his First Amendment rights protecting free speech were violated.
- ICE has not commented due to an ongoing investigation; Homeland Security denies suppressing free speech.
- Another New York resident, Paigelynne Gonyea, was also warned by federal agents after posting on social media about an ICE officer.
- Gonyea is accused of illegally sharing the officer’s home address online.
- The New York Attorney General’s office is aware and reviewing federal agents’ contacts with both residents.
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