ICE Exploits License Plate Data in Westchester for Immigration Enforcement
#ICE #surveillanceLicense plate readers and cameras like E-ZPass are visible in New York City in February 2025. Ice accessed data from sanctuary cities, like Westchester County, sidestepping local laws and potentially using the information for immigration enforcement in other areas. read more
"Babel Street's Locate X Raises Concerns Over Privacy and Surveillance"
#Surveillance #AbortionRightsBabel Street's Locate X allows tracking mobile users through their Mobile Advertising ID. It raises privacy concerns, especially in the context of abortion clinic surveillance. The technology's potential misuse amplifies the dangers of unregulated surveillance. read more
#Surveillance #McCarthyism
Members of Congress from both parties are advocating for the surveillance of pro-Palestinian activists, drawing a parallel to McCarthyism. The US has a history of monitoring political speech under the guise of counter-terrorism, leading to concerns of intimidation and censorship. read more
#Fisa #Surveillance
In 2022, the US House votes to reauthorize controversial surveillance law, Fisa, allowing for warrantless monitoring of foreign communications and collection of American citizens' messages. Republicans divided on the issue, with Donald Trump opposing renewal, citing past surveillance concerns. read more