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A group of labor organizations has filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Departments of State and Homeland Security, accusing them of implementing a surveillance program that affects the free expression of citizens and non-citizens on social media. The Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) leads this legal action on behalf of the United Automobile Workers (UAW), the Communications Workers of America (CWA), and the American Federation of Teachers (AFT).
According to the plaintiffs, this program is designed to identify and penalize those who express opinions deemed hostile by the government. Shawn Fain, president of the UAW, expressed his concern, stating that this surveillance not only affects individuals but attacks the very essence of freedom itself. The Trump administration has faced criticism for using automated technologies and artificial intelligence to monitor the online activities of non-citizens legally in the country. This oversight could lead to self-censorship among individuals who fear retaliation or deportation.
The EFF emphasizes that this surveillance and repression of free expression undermine democracy. In a statement, they asserted that “your free expression and privacy are fundamental human rights, and democracy crumbles without them.” The lawsuit aims for a federal court to halt what they consider an unconstitutional program that restricts unions’ ability to effectively communicate with their members.
The protection of free expression lies at the core of the EFF’s mission, which has worked to defend online rights since 1990. In a context where the debate over privacy and surveillance intensifies, the EFF advocates for changes that ensure the protection of fundamental rights for all individuals, regardless of their immigration status.
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Source: MiMub in Spanish
