David Streever, a US citizen, sued ICE after federal officers warned his wife about an email he sent to the agency's former acting director, Todd Lyons, criticizing ICE's actions. Streever claims the warning violated his First Amendment rights. Another resident, Paigelynne Gonyea, also received a warning for a social media post.
A new report reveals US government spending on immigration surveillance technology, including AI tools, has surged to record highs, doubling from 2024-2025 to over $310m and reaching $513m in 2026. The increase is largely driven by contracts with data analytics and defense companies like Palantir and Anduril.
US Senate Republicans derailed a $70bn bill to fund ICE and border patrol due to controversial proposals for a $1bn White House ballroom project and a $1.8bn "anti-weaponization" fund. Lawmakers are leaving Washington for recess without passing the legislation before the June 1 deadline.
A $70bn US Senate bill to fund ICE and border patrol is stalled due to controversy over $1bn for Donald Trump's White House ballroom and a $1.8bn "anti-weaponization" fund. Republican senators oppose the measures, fearing voter backlash ahead of midterm elections.
