On Sunday, September 28th, the NYPD executed three arrest warrants as part of an investigation into an incident at the New York Times headquarters on July 30, 2025. One defendant received a door knock at their home two days prior on Friday, September 26th. Search warrants authorized the seizure of all devices, as well as all printed materials (leaflets, books, and more) related to Palestine, ‘Israel,’ or the New York Times.

All three defendants were released within 24 hours of their arrests. Their court dates are set for mid-November. Two of the three defendants were charged with Felony Criminal Mischief in the Second Degree. One is being charged with Felony Aggravated Harassment in the Second Degree as a Hate Crime. No further arrest warrants have been served in connection to this investigation.

Law enforcement is relying on a combination of surveillance footage and subway card serial numbers to allege that two of the three defendants participated in the incident in question. The complaints pay special attention to the subway stations where the cards were purchased, and to the neighborhood-level movements of the suspects before and afterwards.

All subway cards (Omny and traditional) have 10-digit serial numbers that log the stations that a card swipes through. Fare evasion and the careful compartmentalization of one’s activity are two measures that limit the kinds of data that can be collected via subway card.

Whether or not you are concerned about visits from law enforcement, consider re-familiarizing yourself with your rights. Print out a copy of this poster and tape it to the back of your front door: https://crimethinc.com/posters/when-the-police-knock-on-your-door-your-rights-and-options

It is helpful to periodically revisit our security practices and cultures. Now is a good time to reflect upon this zine with your network: https://www.notrace.how/resources/read/confidence-courage-connection-trust.html

Anti-repression work requires clear communication about the state’s attempts to criminalize our movements. SALUTE (size, activity, location, unit, time, equipment) is a tool that we use to give accurate and actionable information to one another about our adversaries’ activities. To the best of our abilities, we should avoid sharing details that are overly vague or unverified.

Insofar as we are informed about the nature and mechanisms of repression, we are in a position to fight it. There is no reason to keep a warrant secret once it has been served. The state knows what it knows: Be sure that your comrades do, too.