ICE Surveillance Investigation
Sen. Gary Peters probes ICE's use of spyware and its efforts to monitor critics online.
July 2026
ICE admits possession of documents concerning polling place agents
ICE reversed a previous position regarding its documentation. The agency admitted it may hold a trove of documents pertaining to agents stationed at polling places.
Source ↗Sen. Gary Peters demands ICE explain spyware purchase
Senator Gary Peters called for an explanation from ICE regarding the acquisition of spyware. The spyware is alleged to have the capability to covertly take control of phones.
Source ↗Sen. Gary Peters questions ICE over spyware purchase
Senator Gary Peters called for an explanation from ICE regarding the acquisition of spyware. The spyware is alleged to have the capability to covertly take control of mobile phones.
Source ↗August 2026
Department of Homeland Security sent subpoenas to social media companies
The Department of Homeland Security sent hundreds of subpoenas to social media companies to identify anonymous accounts. The effort recently escalated to include grand jury subpoenas.
Source ↗Administration labels organized doxxing of officers as domestic terrorism
The administration has classified organized doxxing of officers as domestic terrorism. This label has been applied to instances involving filming agents at work.
Source ↗Contractors assembled dossiers on U.S. citizens and activist groups
Contractors compiled dossiers on U.S. citizens and activist groups tracking ICE activity. These dossiers could include names, birth dates, employer, Social Security numbers, and vehicle records.
Source ↗ICE builds round-the-clock hunt to unmask online accounts
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is reportedly building a continuous surveillance operation. This hunt is designed to unmask online accounts that have made critical statements about ICE.
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