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The Plaintiffs' Standing and the Court's Rejection
In a crucial moment during the proceedings, the court pondered whether the plaintiffs had standing to sue, emphasizing the need for tangible, concrete evidence of injury. They argued that their presence on an insecure email list posed numerous threats, ranging from personal harassment to data breaches. However, the judge dismissed these arguments, stating that mere speculation—especially claims based on outdated incidents—would not suffice to establish the needed legal standing.