Homeland Security Demands Social Media Sites Reveal Names Behind Anti-ICE Posts

February 13, 2026View Original

The department has sent Google, Meta and other companies hundreds of subpoenas for information on accounts that track or comment on Immigration and Customs Enforcement, officials and tech workers said.

Extracted Claims

The Department of Homeland Security has sent Google, Meta, and other companies hundreds of subpoenas for information on accounts that track or comment on Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
Confidence: 60%

Mentioned Entities

Homeland Security(organization)Google(organization)Meta(organization)Immigration and Customs Enforcement(organization)

Truth Analysis

Factual Accuracy35/100

Bias Level60/100

Analysis Summary

The article claims the Department of Homeland Security has sent hundreds of subpoenas to tech companies for information on accounts tracking or commenting on ICE. While the provided verification sources establish a context of significant public and political attention around federal immigration agents and operations in early 2026, none of them directly confirm or contradict the issuance of these specific subpoenas. The article's phrasing, particularly the use of 'Demands,' introduces a degree of bias by framing the alleged action in a strong, potentially negative light without presenting counter-arguments or full context.

Source: NYTimes

Credibility: 70215 articles analyzed

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Analyzed on 2/13/2026

Sentiment Analysis

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Sensationalism50%

Polarization70%

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