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June 10, 2026
ICE Acknowledges Data Collection on Protesters Amid Ongoing Denials
- A recent letter to Congress reveals ICE has been collecting detailed information on protesters, contradicting previous denials by the agency.
- The letter suggests that even individuals not arrested or formally accused of crimes may have their information stored, raising civil liberties concerns.
- Reports indicate that ICE has been surveilling protesters using advanced technology and has maintained shadowy watchlists to track individuals deemed 'domestic terrorists.'
2 Sources
- ICE denies having a protester database. But a letter to Congress sheds more lightJun 10, 2026 at 10:00 AM · NPR
- ICE denied having a database of protesters it brands ‘domestic terrorists’ — but a letter to Congress suggests otherwiseJun 10, 2026 at 11:51 PM · Independent