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DHS surveilled peaceful protesters and then yanked their Global Entry, federal lawsuit alleges

Summary by The Los Angeles Editorial Desk · Based on reporting by Brittny Mejia, Los Angeles Times - California · July 24, 2026 · 1 min read

Plaintiffs in a federal lawsuit filed in California allege that the Department of Homeland Security revoked their Global Entry privileges in retaliation for exercising their constitutional rights.

Why this matters in The Los Angeles

The allegations of retaliation by the Department of Homeland Security against peaceful protesters in California raise concerns about the impact on residents' ability to travel efficiently. Global Entry is a trusted traveler program that allows low-risk individuals to expedite their customs processing when returning to the United States. For Los Angeles residents, who frequently travel internationally for business or leisure, the loss of Global Entry privileges can be a significant inconvenience. The lawsuit also has implications for the city's activist community, which has a long history of organizing protests and demonstrations. If the allegations are true, it could have a chilling effect on free speech and assembly in Los Angeles, deterring people from exercising their constitutional rights due to fear of retaliation. The outcome of this lawsuit will be closely watched by civil liberties groups and travelers in the Los Angeles area.

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Category: local · Published: July 24, 2026 · Source: Los Angeles Times - California · Reading time: 1 min

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DHS surveilled peaceful protesters and then yanked their Global Entry, federal lawsuit alleges

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