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ICE’s New Data Weapon Threatens Surge in Warrantless Arrests

ICE's expanding arsenal of surveillance tools allows the agency to target entire communities, raising the risk of arbitrary arrests.

In Northern California, Residents Consider Safety Versus Surveillance

Police in Redding, Calif. say license plate cameras are "instrumental" in investigations, though there is little oversight to prevent their misuse.

Immigrant Data-Sharing Threatens Privacy of All Americans

The federal expansion of immigrant surveillance is increasing political targeting, identity theft and data breach risks for all Americans.

Expanding Surveillance of Immigrants — At What Cost?

Sep 05 | From DMV databases to cellphone tracking, U.S. surveillance has grown from immigration enforcement into a digital dragnet. Our panel explores risks, policies, and the safeguards essential to democracy and civil liberties.

Mexico Issues New Debit Card in Response to U.S. Tax on Remittances

Mexican officials say the Finabien Paisano Card will help ensure Mexican immigrants in the U.S. keep more of their hard-earned money.

‘Hungry for Data’—Pushing Deportations, Trump Admin Dismantles Privacy Guardrails

Can DHS use the information low-income households provide to federal/state programs like MedicAid and SNAP to target them, track them, and detain them?

The ‘Kill Chain’ Technology Behind Trump’s Deportations

In our information-rich environment the war over access to data will be as or more impactful than increased funding for in-the-field ICE operations.

Free Speech vs. National Security in Proposed TikTok Ban

TikTok has gained a massive foothold in the US, but lawmakers here say the platform threatens privacy rights and raises serious national security concerns.