Summary
ICE is spending millions on new surveillance tools to help identify and deport undocumented immigrants. This includes technology like social media monitoring, facial recognition, and location tracking. The initiative has raised concerns about privacy and potential misuse of data covering both immigrants and U.S. citizens.
Key Facts
- ICE plans to spend over $300 million on new surveillance technology.
- The technology includes social media monitoring, facial recognition, and license plate readers.
- Palantir Technologies received a contract worth over $139 million for ICE’s case management system.
- Clearview AI was awarded a contract for facial recognition software worth potentially over $9.2 million.
- ICE is using mobile apps to collect fingerprints and facial images in the field.
- The Privacy Act prevents the federal government from creating a centralized database of Americans' information.
- ICE has agreements to share data with agencies like the Social Security Administration and the IRS.
