Swalwell Sues Trump Administration for Privacy Violations

California Congressman Eric Swalwell has taken legal action against officials from the Trump administration, claiming they breached his privacy rights to facilitate the prosecution of political adversaries.

The 19-page lawsuit, filed in federal court, targets Bill Pelt, the Director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency. Swalwell is currently in the race for California governor.

Swalwell argues that the allegations against him arose during a “critical time” in his career.

The housing authority had reported Swalwell to the Department of Justice, suspecting him of mortgage and tax fraud.

According to the complaint, “Mr. Pelt’s bold maneuver to access private mortgage records from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac for the purpose of referring particular homeowners to the Justice Department is not only rare but illegal.”

On social media, Swalwell announced, “I’ve filed a civil lawsuit against FHA Administrator Bill Pelt for infringing on privacy laws and the First Amendment.” He pointed out that, “Pruitt reviewed the personal records of his political foes to silence them,” emphasizing that the freedom of speech is paramount.

Pelt had previously been involved in the prosecution of New York Attorney General Letitia James, which was dismissed by a federal judge recently; however, the Trump administration intends to appeal that decision.

Swalwell maintained that the charges against him came at a pivotal moment as he was gearing up to announce his campaign for governor. He further noted that Pruitt was part of efforts leading to charges against other notable Democrats, including Senator Adam Schiff and Federal Reserve member Lisa Cook.

The Federal Housing Finance Agency has not yet commented on the lawsuit.

Swalwell concluded with a quote from George Orwell: “If freedom means anything, it means the right to tell people what they don’t want to hear.”