Thomson Reuters (Eagan HQ)
⚠️ URGENT: Contract Expiration May 31, 2026
Target: Thomson Reuters (Eagan, MN HQ)
Contract Expiration: May 31, 2026 The Mission: Prevent the renewal of Contract 70CMSD21C00000002.
The “Digital Dragnet” in Our Backyard
Thomson Reuters isn’t just a news company; they are the “digital eyes” for ICE. From their headquarters in Eagan, MN, they manage the CLEAR platform—a massive surveillance database that aggregates your utility bills, DMV records, and social media activity into “cradle-to-grave” dossiers.
As Operation Metro Surge intensifies across the Twin Cities this month, this technology is being used to bypass Minnesota’s sanctuary protections, allowing for warrantless tracking and targeted arrests of our neighbors. They have until May 31, 2026 to renew $22.8M contract. We have to make it toxic.
The Action Plan
1. The Professional “Kill-Switch” (Westlaw Users)
If you are a lawyer, student, or researcher, you hold the financial lever.
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The Action: Call your Westlaw account representative today.
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The Script: “I am a subscriber in Minnesota. I am aware of Contract 70CMSD21C00000002. Using Eagan-based tech for warrantless surveillance violates your ‘Trust Principles.’ I am currently vetting competitors who do not facilitate mass deportations.”
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The Goal: 100 documented “Subscription Risks”
2. Tactical Local Presence (Eagan, MN)
The 1,000+ employees at 2900 Ames Crossing Rd Suite 100, Eagan, MN 55121 need to know that their code has consequences.
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The Action: Join our “Visibility Vigil” every Tuesday at 12:00 PM at the main campus entrance.
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The Goal: Break the corporate silence and remind leadership that their neighbors are watching.
3. Overload the System (Data Audit)
Thomson Reuters profits from your data. Make that data expensive for them to keep.
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The Action: Use your rights under the Privacy Act to demand a full copy of your CLEAR Data Profile.
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The Impact: Every request requires manual legal review by their team. 1,000 requests = an administrative nightmare.
Step-by-Step: Forcing a “CLEAR” Data Audit
Thomson Reuters maintains a “cradle-to-grave” dossier on nearly every adult in the U.S. By law, you have the right to see what they have. Follow these steps to trigger an audit of your file.
Step 1: Access the Data Portal
Go to the official Thomson Reuters Privacy Rights Portal.
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Direct Phone (Back-up): 1-866-633-7656
Step 2: Fill Out the Request Form
When filling out the form, use these specific settings to ensure they search their CLEAR database, not just their marketing lists:
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Residency: Select your state (e.g., Minnesota).
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Request Type: Choose “Access” or “Request a Copy.” 3. Specific Product: In the description or dropdown, explicitly mention: “CLEAR (Consolidated Lead Evaluation and Reporting)” and “PeopleMap.”
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The “Brooks Precedent”: In the comment box, add: “I am requesting this under my state’s privacy rights and in alignment with the enhanced transparency requirements established in the Brooks v. Thomson Reuters settlement.”
Step 3: Identity Verification
Thomson Reuters will send you a confirmation email. You must click the link within 24 hours. * They may ask for a photo of your ID to “verify” you.
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Tactical Tip: If you are uncomfortable sharing your ID, you can reply asking for alternative verification methods, though this may slow down the process (which, in a friction-based campaign, is sometimes the point).
Step 4: The 45-Day Clock
Under the CCPA/CPRA (and similar 2026 state laws), they generally have 45 days to provide your report.
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Log It: Go back to the Action Log and report that you “Submitted a Data Access Request.”
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Follow Up: If you don’t hear back in 45 days, they are in violation of privacy law. You can then file a complaint with the California Privacy Protection Agency (CPPA) or the MN Attorney General, regardless of where you live, as they are a global company.
Step 5: The “Delete” Demand
Once you receive your report and see the invasive data they hold (DMV records, utility bills, etc.), go back to the portal and select “Delete my personal information.” * Note: They may claim a “legal exemption” because they provide data to law enforcement, but forcing them to issue a formal denial creates a paper trail for future litigation.
Why this matters for the Strike:
Every request costs the company money in legal review and server time. If 1,000 people in Minnesota do this simultaneously, it turns their “surveillance profit” into an “administrative liability.”
Here is a Direct Mail Template you can offer as a “Tactical Resource” on your listing.
In 2026, while companies prefer automated web forms, a physical, certified letter creates a permanent legal paper trail that is much harder for their legal team to “auto-archive.” It also costs them more in human labor to process.
Mail-In Data Access Request Template
Instructions for the User:
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Copy the text below into a Word document.
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Fill in your personal details in the bracketed areas.
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Print and Sign the letter.
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Send via Certified Mail (Return Receipt Requested). This provides you with a “Proof of Delivery” receipt—vital if they fail to respond within 45 days.
The Letter Template
To: Chief Privacy Officer
Thomson Reuters
2900 Ames Crossing Rd Suite 100
Eagan, MN 55121
Date: [Current Date]
RE: FORMAL DATA SUBJECT ACCESS REQUEST (CLEAR DATABASE)
To the Chief Privacy Officer,
I am writing to formally request a full copy of all personal information that Thomson Reuters currently maintains about me in its CLEAR (Consolidated Lead Evaluation and Reporting) and PeopleMap databases.
I am making this request under my state’s privacy protections and in light of the transparency standards established in the Brooks v. Thomson Reuters settlement. Specifically, I am requesting:
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A complete report of all data points associated with my identity, including but not limited to: utility records, DMV data, credit header information, social media scrapes, and real-time location data.
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A list of all “Law Enforcement” or “Government Agencies” that have accessed my specific data profile via the CLEAR platform in the last 12 months.
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A clear explanation of the “Risk Score” or “Predictive Analytics” associated with my profile, if applicable.
My Identification Details for Verification:
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Full Name: [Your First and Last Name]
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Current Address: [Your Full Mailing Address]
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Previous Address (if moved recently): [Previous Address]
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Date of Birth: [Your Date of Birth]
Please provide this information in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format within the legally mandated timeframe (45 days). If you require additional verification, please contact me immediately at [Your Email Address] or the physical address listed above.
Furthermore, please consider this a formal objection to the sale or sharing of my sensitive personal information for the purposes of warrantless surveillance or civil immigration enforcement.
Sincerely,
[Your Signature]
[Your Printed Name]
Why this is a “Maximum Impact” move:
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The Address: By mailing it directly to the Eagan HQ, you are placing the friction exactly where the policy decisions are made.
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The Paper Trail: If Thomson Reuters ignores a certified letter, it is a much stronger piece of evidence for a complaint to the Minnesota Attorney General than a “missing” web form confirmation.
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The Specificity: Mentioning “CLEAR” and “Brooks v. Thomson Reuters” tells their legal team that you are an informed user who knows exactly which database is being used for the ICE contract.
📊 LOG YOUR IMPACT BELOW
Don’t just act—report it. Scroll down to the “Action Log” to record your phone calls, emails, or protest attendance. We are tracking every bit of friction until the May 31st deadline.
Direct Contact for Friction: