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The Department of Homeland Security is seeking customer transaction data from REI for individuals who purchased a specific dark green beanie in the Minneapolis–St. Paul area since 2024. This request is part of a broader investigation related to a protest against ICE. The implications of such subpoenas on privacy and compliance with government requests are being scrutinized by lawmakers and legal experts.
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The Department of Homeland Security is seeking customer transaction data from REI for individuals who purchased a specific dark green beanie in the Minneapolis–St. Paul area since 2024. This request is part of a broader investigation related to a protest against ICE. The implications of such subpoenas on privacy and compliance with government requests are being scrutinized by lawmakers and legal experts.
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