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U.S. Representative Jamie Raskin : Asking all U.S. citizens to join him this week in filing FOIA requests for access to their personal data obtained by DOGE and Elon Musk. (jamieraskin.com)
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U.S. Representative Jamie Raskin is encouraging all U.S. citizens to join him this week in filing formal demands for access to their personal data obtained by the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) and Elon Musk.

The U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia has issued an injunction commanding DOGE to comply with citizen requests under the Freedom of Information Act. This law encompasses the Federal Privacy Act of 1974, which entitles any citizen to access personal information held in any U.S. government records system. Please find a fillable Privacy Act request form HERE.

Citizens need only fill out the form and mail it in to DOGE. This newly recognized federal agency, which has been systematically accessing government computer data systems, now has an obligation to respond to specific information demands from any of the 340 million U.S. citizens who exercise their legal right to defend their privacy and establish the security of their private information.

Once you have mailed a Privacy Act Request to DOGE, please fill out the form HERE and we will stay in touch with additional details and updates as they become available.

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[–] [email protected] 20 points 2 days ago (10 children)

Seems like a good way for DOGE to create a "trouble maker" list and go round up everyone that supplies their home address.

Yes, I'm aware they'll find the people they're looking for eventually.

[–] [email protected] 41 points 2 days ago (1 children)

That's fine. Open Defiance is your only option. Keeping your head down it's just letting fascism win. Let him know you're an enemy. Arm yourself and be ready.

[–] [email protected] 15 points 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago) (2 children)
[–] [email protected] 3 points 2 days ago

Seriously, go read it

[–] [email protected] 4 points 2 days ago

Fantastic read

[–] [email protected] 32 points 2 days ago (1 children)

I think the whole point of this is that DOGE already has your home address. And probably a lot more besides, by now.

Best to tie them up responding to a mountain of forms, or if they refuse to get them in more legal trouble.

  • Soapbox
  • Ballot Box
  • Mailbox <- You are Here
  • Jury Box
  • Ammo Box
[–] [email protected] 0 points 2 days ago (1 children)

They just fired the team who handles the requests.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 2 days ago

Then they won't reply, and we go to the jury box.

[–] [email protected] 29 points 2 days ago

But at the same time, doing nothing is even worse.

[–] [email protected] 18 points 2 days ago

Troublemaker checking in

[–] [email protected] 15 points 2 days ago (1 children)

Honestly, fuck it. Come round me up, assholes. Might not be as easy as you’re assuming.

[–] [email protected] 11 points 2 days ago

I aim to misbehave

[–] [email protected] 9 points 2 days ago

If you admit they probably already know and can find “troublemakers”, what’s the point of your comment?

Make damn sure there is real trouble involved. This is a pretty tame and accessible way to do it, but baby steps.

[–] [email protected] 9 points 2 days ago

Only if people have your outlook. Scare the ones on the fence so when it happens they can say " see I was right."

That makes you accept what is happening is ok or justified in some way. Same mindset that says "just comply."

[–] [email protected] 6 points 2 days ago

Don't be afraid to make trouble

[–] [email protected] 6 points 2 days ago

You've chosen 'Do Nothing and Let Them Continue'.
Congratulations.