ICE Subpoenas REI for Buyer Data on Beanie Linked to Minnesota Church Protest

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Homeland Security Investigations has issued a subpoena to outdoor retailer REI seeking the identities of customers who purchased a specific green beanie over the past two years. The move is part of a broader investigation into protesters who entered a church in Minnesota in March. Authorities appear to be using the distinctive garment as a visual link to identify individuals present at the protest. The subpoena has drawn controversy due to its sweeping scope, potentially exposing thousands of unrelated shoppers to government scrutiny.

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