Paigelynne Gonyea
Coverage of Paigelynne Gonyea in the Nexus archive.
- ICE sent officers to a man's home over an email. Now he’s suing
David Streever, a U.S. citizen, sued U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) after federal officers visited his home in response to an email he sent to ICE's former acting director. The email, sent after an ICE officer fatally shot Renee Good during a protest, criticized the director as 'a monstrous human being' and compared him to a Nazi leader. Streever claims his First Amendment rights were violated, and his case is supported by the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression.
- New York resident sues ICE on free speech grounds over critical email sent to its former head
A New York resident sued U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) after federal officers visited his home in response to a critical email he sent to the agency's former acting director. The email, which referenced a Nazi leader and called the director a 'monstrous human being,' led to a warning from ICE. The lawsuit claims First Amendment violations, and another individual was similarly warned for online criticism of ICE.
- New York resident sues ICE on free speech grounds over critical email sent to its former head
A New York resident sued U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) over federal officers visiting his home with a warning related to a critical email he sent to ICE's former acting director. The email, referencing a Nazi leader, called the director a 'monstrous human being' and was claimed to violate his First Amendment rights. Federal agents also attempted to confront him at a New York City hotel.
- Another New Yorker says officers confronted him after he criticized ICE
David Streever, a New York resident, received a warning from federal officers after sending an email criticizing ICE's acting director over an agent's fatal shooting of U.S. citizen Renee Nicole Good. His lawyer argued the email, which called the director a 'monstrous human being,' constitutes protected political speech under the First Amendment. Federal officers also confronted Streever at a New York hotel and later warned poll worker Paigelynne Gonyea about a social media post calling for an ICE officer's indictment.
- Another New York resident says he was warned by officers after criticizing ICE
Two upstate New York residents received warnings from federal officers over online criticisms of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). David Streever, who called ICE's acting director a 'monstrous human being' in an email, and Paigelynne Gonyea, who posted about an ICE officer involved in a fatal shooting, both faced confrontations by federal agents. ICE declined to comment, citing an ongoing investigation.
- Election worker says federal officers confronted her at polls over social media post criticizing ICE
A poll worker in Syracuse, New York, was confronted by federal officers at a voting location over a social media post criticizing an ICE officer involved in a fatal shooting. The post, which called for the officer's indictment, was cited as potential 'doxxing' by the Department of Homeland Security, though it did not include the officer's address. The incident, recorded by another poll worker, did not disrupt voting and is under review by the New York Attorney General’s Office.
- Election worker says federal officers confronted her at polls over social media post criticizing ICE
A New York poll worker was confronted by federal officers over a social media post criticizing an ICE officer who fatally shot Renee Good. The officers issued a written notice alleging a violation of federal laws against doxxing, while the worker defended her post as a First Amendment right. The incident occurred during a primary election and was recorded by a fellow poll worker.
- Election worker says federal officers confronted her at polls over social media post criticizing ICE
A poll worker in New York was confronted by federal officers during a primary election over a social media post criticizing an ICE officer who fatally shot Renee Good. The officers warned her about potential federal violations related to posting information about federal law enforcement, though the post did not include the officer's address. A video of the encounter was recorded by another poll worker.