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flag In early 2026, ICE used surveillance tools to target U.S. residents in Minneapolis and Portland, Maine, sparking legal challenges over First Amendment violations.

flag In early 2026, multiple U.S. residents, including activists and journalists, reported being targeted by ICE agents using surveillance tools like facial recognition and license plate scanning, with some describing being followed, identified by name, and threatened with detention. flag Incidents occurred in Minneapolis and Portland, Maine, where individuals were told they were added to a database and labeled “domestic terrorists.” While the Department of Homeland Security declined to confirm tactics, it stated it would not disclose law enforcement methods. flag Advocates and legal groups, including the ACLU, filed lawsuits, arguing the surveillance violates First Amendment rights and creates a climate of fear, especially when targeting lawful observers. flag Concerns persist over how personal data is accessed, despite DHS claims that tools like Mobile Fortify do not scrape social media or public data.

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