Sen. Peters wants to know why ICE bought spyware that can take control of phones
Summary
Senator Gary Peters is asking U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to explain why it bought spyware called Graphite that can secretly control phones and collect personal data. He wants to know if the tool has been used in the U.S., who was targeted, and what legal permission ICE has to use it.Key Facts
- ICE spent $2 million on Graphite, a spyware tool that can take control of phones and gather messages, photos, and location data.
- Graphite was developed by Paragon Solutions and is now owned by REDLattice.
- Senator Peters called this purchase a big increase in ICE’s surveillance efforts and raised concerns about privacy and security.
- Reports say Graphite has been used against over 90 journalists and civil society members in other countries.
- Peters is not claiming ICE misused the tool in the U.S. but wants details on its domestic use and targets.
- He asked for documents about the contract, privacy reviews, and whether the data has been shared with others.
- The senator requested answers and briefings from ICE by August 7 but cannot force them to comply.
- ICE and related companies have not yet publicly responded to the questions.
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