The Rachel Maddow Show 'We need to watch out': Maddow sounds alarm on ICE surveillance as Trump wields new weapon
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Oct 28, 2025 
Julia Angwin, an investigative reporter specializing in privacy and surveillance, discusses the alarming rise of advanced spyware used by ICE, emphasizing its potential impact on both immigrants and American protesters. Marc Elias, a prominent elections lawyer, shares insights on the legal challenges facing Trump as he attempts to weaponize the Justice Department amid rising unpopularity. Together, they highlight the crucial need for public awareness and vigilance against government overreach and the importance of protecting voting rights in the current political climate.
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Avelo Protests Moved A Company
- Maddow recounts the Avelo airline protests after the carrier flew deportation flights for ICE.
- Public backlash, petitions, and state actions pushed Avello to pull out of multiple airports.
Protest Constrains Authoritarian Power
- Protest constrains authoritarian power by pressuring companies and institutions that enable the regime.
- Maddow argues public pressure can stop collaborators even if it doesn't immediately change the leader.
Watch Government Surveillance Purchases
- Julia Angwin urges vigilance about government acquisition of intrusive surveillance tools.
- She recommends watching how ICE and other agencies use phone tracking and location data.
