DHS Reportedly Issued 185,000 Controversial Administrative Subpoenas Since January 2025

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Homeland Security Investigations estimates it has sent more administrative subpoenas since January 2025 than in the roughly six and a half years spanning 2016 to mid-August 2022. The figure points to a sharp rise in the use of this investigative tool under the current administration. The article describes the tool as controversial, reflecting ongoing debate over its scope and oversight. The reporting is based on the agency's own estimate rather than a publicly released official count. The findings highlight how the agency's reliance on such subpoenas has expanded significantly in a short period.

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