Marketplace Tech Documents show ICE wants a nonstop social media surveillance system
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Oct 16, 2025 Immigration and Customs Enforcement plans to establish a 24/7 social media surveillance system to catch leads. They'll collaborate with private contractors to monitor public posts on platforms like Facebook and Instagram. The proposed teams will operate around the clock, powered by AI and data brokers that generate risk assessments. Remarkably, much of the monitoring can be done without direct cooperation from these social media companies. This could lead to real arrests through sophisticated online tracking and aggregation of user data.
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Two Regional Teams Described
- Dell Cameron describes two specific centers: the National Criminal Analysis and Targeting Center in Vermont and the Pacific Enforcement Response Center in California.
- He notes at least one team will operate around the clock.
24/7 Social Media Surveillance Plan
- ICE plans two small teams to run social media surveillance, one working 24/7 to support enforcement operations.
- Algorithms and private data brokers will feed AI systems that create lead packages for officers in the field.
Audit Algorithmic Risk Assessments
- Expect AI-driven risk assessments to shape which individuals are prioritized for removal operations.
- Scrutinize algorithmic parameters because they directly influence enforcement recommendations.
