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Google broke its promise to me – now ICE has my data
news
4 min read
In April 2025, Google complied with an ICE subpoena and provided Amandla Thomas-Johnson's data without notifying him, violating a previous promise to inform users before sharing their information with law enforcement. Thomas-Johnson, a Ph.D. candidate, had attended a pro-Palestinian protest in September 2024, which led to the data request.
ICE, CBP Knew Facial Recognition App Couldn't Do What DHS Says It Could
opinion
5 min read
The DHS and its components deployed a facial recognition app despite knowing it could not perform as claimed. The implementation is part of efforts to increase deportations, aligning with specific political goals.
ICE knocks on ad tech's data door to see what it knows about you
news
5 min read
ICE issued a Request for Information (RFI) to data and ad tech brokers to explore the extent of identifying information they collect. The agency aims to understand how this data could assist its operations beyond traditional methods.