Let Freedom: Political News, Un-Biased, Lex Fridman, Joe Rogan, CNN, Fox News Portland ICE Protests Turn Chaotic
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Oct 23, 2025 Tensions rise as protests erupt outside Portland’s ICE facility, leading to clashes with federal agents. The episode delves into allegations of electronics surveillance using IMSI catchers, which mimic cell towers to track activists. Investigators discover unusual spikes in IMSI messages, hinting at surveillance activity. The discussion highlights the post-9/11 expansion of government surveillance powers and draws parallels to historical abuses like COINTELPRO. The host emphasizes the need for caution against surveillance practices that threaten public dissent.
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Detected Fake Cell Tower At ICE Protest
- Protesters gathered outside Portland's ICE facility while investigators detected unusual cellular activity nearby.
- Investigators used a tool called Marlin and saw IMSI requests spike from ~3% to 18%, suggesting a fake cell tower was present.
How IMSI Catchers Map People
- A cell site simulator tricks phones into connecting and collects IMSI identifiers to map movements and attendance.
- Such passive collection lets authorities track who was present and when without direct arrests or charges.
Surveillance Power Expanded After 9/11
- Post-9/11 expansions loosened warrants and increased surveillance powers for intelligence and law enforcement.
- That shift means tools meant for protection can be repurposed to monitor dissenting citizens and protest movements.