Marketplace All-in-One Documents show ICE wants a nonstop social media surveillance system
Oct 16, 2025
Immigration and Customs Enforcement is looking to create a 24/7 social media surveillance network, partnering with private contractors. Insights reveal there would be dedicated teams monitoring platforms like Facebook and Instagram. The program aims to leverage AI and data brokers to analyze public content for leads. Notably, cooperation from social media platforms isn't required since the information is open-source. The timeline for implementation suggests a year to establish the system, raising concerns about privacy and surveillance practices.
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Two Named Centers And A 24-Hour Team
- Dell Cameron describes two specific locations: Vermont's National Criminal Analysis and Targeting Center and the Pacific Enforcement Response Center in Santa Ana.
- He says at least one team will operate 24 hours to provide round-the-clock monitoring.
Two Regional Teams Backed By Algorithms
- ICE plans two small regional teams to run continuous social media surveillance for immigration enforcement.
- Algorithms and data brokers will do most of the initial risk assessment and lead generation for officers.
Private Data Brokers Feed Government AI
- Data brokers and licensed private software funnel massive social data into government platforms.
- Analysts then use AI-generated parameters to decide removal priorities before human review.
