US Immigration and Customs Enforcement
US Immigration and Customs Enforcement business and news from across the web.- Homeland Security reportedly wants to develop smart glasses for ICEThe Department of Homeland Security is reportedly developing smart glasses, dubbed 'ICE Glasses,' intended for Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents. These devices would capture video and utilize facial recognition and gait analysis to identify individuals from a distance, with a target deployment by September 2027. Concerns have been raised by civil liberty groups regarding potential widespread surveillance of US citizens.
- The US government wants Reddit to snitch on one of its users through a grand juryThe US government, through Immigration and Customs Enforcement, has issued a grand jury subpoena to Reddit, demanding the identification of a user who allegedly criticized the agency. Reddit's attorneys argue that user anonymity and free speech are protected under the First Amendment, calling the subpoena an "escalation." This incident follows a pattern of government agencies requesting user data from various online platforms.
- Verizon waives late fees for federal workers affected by partial DHS shutdownVerizon is waiving late fees and offering flexible payment plans for federal workers impacted by the partial government shutdown. This offer extends to any federal employee who can provide employment verification, with the Department of Homeland Security being particularly affected. The shutdown stems from Congress's failure to pass a new funding bill for the DHS.
- Don’t be surprised that the FBI is buying your location dataThe FBI has confirmed it is purchasing location data from data brokers, bypassing the need for warrants under the Fourth Amendment. This data, collected through advertising technology and third-party cookies, allows law enforcement agencies like ICE and the Department of Homeland Security to track individuals. Critics argue this practice circumvents constitutional protections and raises significant privacy concerns.
Fighting Game Pro Detained By ICE Has Been Released On BondFighting game community member Ludovic Mbock has been released on bond after being detained by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Mbock, a professional player for The Hiero Group in games like Street Fighter and Tekken, was arrested in February and his legal defense fund has raised over $102,000. A forthcoming hearing in May will determine his future.