On October 16, 2025, the Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York. The lawsuit alleges that the government is conducting mass surveillance of social media posts made by legal residents, including non-citizens on valid visas and permanent residents. The EFF claims that the government is specifically targeting posts that express dissenting views, including criticism of American culture and government actions. The lawsuit highlights punitive measures, such as visa revocation and immigration confinement, against individuals whose posts are deemed unfavorable. This legal action is supported by various unions, asserting that the surveillance infringes upon the freedom of speech rights of their members. The case raises critical questions about privacy, government overreach, and the rights of non-citizens in the U.S.