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Surveillance Expansion Is A Threat to Privacy and Freedom

As surveillance capabilities grow, so does the risk of abuse and the erosion of civil liberties.

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Brandon Loran Maxwell
Jun 27, 2026
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A new letter reveals immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is quietly building one of the most expansive surveillance networks in U.S. history, raising serious concerns about privacy and constitutional rights.

Originally justified as a tool to locate and deport undocumented immigrants (more on this in a moment), the technology is also being used to monitor American citizens, including protesters and activists.

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