Summary
Meta is blocking links to a website called ICE List that lists Department of Homeland Security employees. The website was started as a way to track immigration enforcement activities in the U.S. Meta states the block is to protect privacy, not for political reasons.
Key Facts
- Meta has stopped users from sharing ICE List links on Instagram, Facebook, and Threads.
- ICE List is a site that shares information on ICE agents and enforcement actions.
- The site claims to have a leaked list of 4,500 DHS employees but uses publicly available data.
- Meta says the block is due to privacy policy enforcement about sharing private data.
- Meta's block has received criticism as limiting accountability for ICE activities.
- The website states its information supports journalists and researchers.
- Meta has enforced similar policies before to protect privacy.
