New York Man Sues DHS After Federal Agents Contacted Him Over Email to ICE

Why it matters locally: This lawsuit, filed by a Rochester resident, directly concerns the alleged actions of federal agents within New York State related to freedom of speech and government contact. The outcome could set precedents for interactions between federal agencies and New York residents.

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ROCHESTER, N.Y. — David Streever, a resident of Rochester, N.Y., has filed a lawsuit against the Department of Homeland Security. This legal action follows interactions between Streever and federal agents who attempted to locate him in June 2026. According to the lawsuit, federal agents visited Streever's home and a hotel where he stayed. Doorbell camera footage from Streever's home on June 23, 2026, shows two federal agents wearing blue jackets on his porch. Streever states that these agents subsequently issued him a warning notice. This notice conveyed that an email he sent to the former head of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) might constitute an illegal act.