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12Americans are destroying Flock surveillance cameras
Americans are vandalizing Flock Safety surveillance cameras, with some cities ending contracts due to the company's ties to ICE. The incidents highlight growing concerns over privacy and data security related to the use of this technology.
‘Don’t go to the US
Karen Newton, a UK tourist with a valid visa, was detained by ICE for six weeks during what was supposed to be the trip of a lifetime. Newton is now warning others against traveling to the U.S. under the current political climate, suggesting that her experience could happen to anyone.
Metadata Exposes Authors of ICE’s ‘Mega’ Detention Center Plans
Metadata embedded in a PDF document detailing Homeland Security's plans to construct "mega" detention centers exposed the document's authors. This metadata included comments and other identifying information, revealing the personnel involved in the creation of the proposal for these large-scale detention and processing facilities.
Daughter of man detained in the US says she has 'no sympathy whatsoever' for her father
Seamus Culleton was arrested by ICE in the US last September. His daughter stated that she has 'no sympathy whatsoever' for him.
Inside the ICE Forum Where Agents Complain About Their Jobs
A *Wired* report analyzes internal message boards where ICE agents complain about their working conditions and the directives they are ordered to carry out, including the separation of families and the ethics of certain immigration enforcement practices. The forum posts reveal the tensions between agents' duties and their personal beliefs regarding immigration enforcement.
Trump Is Still Deporting People Wherever He Wants
Ahilan Arulanantham, a U.C.L.A. law professor, discusses with Isaac Chotiner the Trump Administration's use of a third-country loophole to deport immigrants in the U.S., questioning the legality of these deportations.
The Chaos of an ICE Detention
Jordan Salama reports on the chaos that ensues when Manuela's husband is detained by ICE on the street in New York City. The event instantly upends her life.
How ICE’s new software tools could speed up deportations
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is adopting new software tools, including those using AI, to accelerate deportations. The technology raises concerns about potential overreach and bias in the deportation process, as algorithms may reinforce existing prejudices.
DHS Opens a Billion-Dollar Tab With Palantir
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has entered into a billion-dollar purchasing agreement with Palantir. A Palantir executive solicited employee support for this DHS project, which extends Palantir's work within the agency.
Solomon Islands Case Study
This case study from UC Berkeley's Othering & Belonging Institute focuses on the Solomon Islands and the issue of climate displacement. The study analyzes the challenges and impacts of climate change-induced migration on the island nation.
New York Wins George Polk Award for Federal Plaza Cover
New York Magazine has won a George Polk Award for its cover story featuring Stephanie Keith's photographs inside 26 Federal Plaza. Keith's images document the Trump administration's immigration policies in New York City, offering a stark visual narrative.
Inside 26 Federal Plaza: ICE Agents’ Deportation Dragnet
The article details how ICE agents target immigrants arriving at 26 Federal Plaza in NYC for routine hearings, detaining them and separating them from their families. This practice disrupts legal processes and creates fear within immigrant communities.