US lawmaker probes EU contacts with tech firms over alleged speech restrictions
A US congressional committee has requested documents from major technology companies as part of an investigation into alleged coordination with EU authorities on content moderation.
The chairman of the US House Judiciary Committee, Jim Jordan, has sent letters to several major technology companies requesting records of their communications with European Union officials, as part of an investigation into potential restrictions on online speech.
The move, announced on 16 March 2026, follows earlier subpoenas issued to companies including Alphabet, Amazon, Apple, Meta, Microsoft, OpenAI, Reddit, TikTok and others. The Committee is seeking documentation related to interactions with the European Commission and EU member states, particularly in the context of content moderation and regulatory compliance.
According to the Committee, companies have already provided thousands of internal documents and communications in response to the subpoenas.
The request also follows reports that some EU officials may have shifted to using encrypted messaging platforms with auto-delete features, raising concerns among US lawmakers about transparency and record preservation.
The Committee has reiterated that the subpoenas remain in force and require companies to retain and provide all relevant communications, including those conducted through encrypted or temporary messaging services.
