REGULATORY WATCH BRIEF Low 31 📂 Lawsuit Filed filed

EPIC asks U.S. District Judge to declare DHS actions unlawful

The filing highlights a privacy challenge to DHS practices that may affect civil liberties.

ADTP Regulatory Watch · September 23, 2026 · Department of Homeland Security

ImpactLow 31

Type📂 Lawsuit Filed

Statusfiled case open

JurisdictionUS

What happened

EPIC has filed a request with U.S. District Judge Paula Xinis seeking a declaration that actions taken by the Department of Homeland Security are unlawful. The hearing is scheduled for Friday following the filing.

Why it matters for trust and compliance

Its status is filed. The case is still open; the outcome may change what it means.
The filing highlights a privacy challenge to DHS practices that may affect civil liberties.

Who is affected

government controller Electronic Privacy Information Center (EPIC) Department of Homeland Security (DHS)

Recommended actions

Check that privacy notices describe the practices this addresses.

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