Facing heightened scrutiny from immigration authorities, major tech firms such as Google and Meta are resisting federal subpoenas. This pushback reflects their tension over increasing government demands for user information, raising alarms about privacy. Industry leaders worry about navigating legal complexities and potential backlash, with Congress expected to scrutinize these practices more closely after the upcoming midterm elections. Facing heightened scrutiny from immigration authorities, major tech firms such as Google and Meta are resisting federal subpoenas. This pushback reflects their tension over increasing government demands for user information, raising alarms about privacy. Industry leaders worry about navigating legal complexities and potential backlash, with Congress expected to scrutinize these practices more closely after the upcoming midterm elections.
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