ICE uses Palantir database to compile dossiers on protesters
Department of Homeland Security agents are using software from Palantir to gather sensitive information on protesters and ICE observers.
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Department of Homeland Security agents are reportedly compiling dossiers on individuals accused of observing or protesting Immigration and Customs Enforcement operations, according to Engadget and Wired. The information is being stored in a surveillance database developed by Palantir called Investigative Case Management. [1][2][3][4]
Unsealed court documents from a class action lawsuit reveal that DHS files contain sensitive information such as personal photos and license plate numbers, Engadget reported. An attorney representing the protesters stated that the surveillance practices infringe on First Amendment rights. [1]
The filing originates from a partially unsealed court record regarding a January ICE operation conducted in Maine, Engadget and Wired noted. Reports from inkl further state that agents tagged protest observers as a threat to law enforcement within the Palantir database. [1][2][6]
Palantir Technologies Incorporated is an American software company founded in 2003 that specializes in data integration and analytics. The publicly traded firm is headquartered in Miami, Florida. [7]
In short
- Department of Homeland Security agents are creating dossiers on immigration protesters and observers.
- Sensitive details including license plate numbers and photos are stored in Palantir's database.
- The details emerged from court filings related to a January ICE operation in Maine.
- An attorney representing protesters stated the database practice violates First Amendment rights.
Sources
Every paragraph above points to the numbered items it rests on. Read the originals here.
- [1]ICE is reportedly using a Palantir database to compile dossiers on protestorsEngadget, 1h ago (the report this story comes from)
- [2]ICE Has Been Dumping Protester Photos Into a Palantir Databasewired.com, 1d ago
- [3]ICE Is Reportedly Putting ICE Observers, Protesters in a Palantir DatabaseGizmodo, 18h ago
- [4]ICE Put Protester Photos Into Palantir’s Surveillance DatabaseGadget Review, 4h ago
- [5]Nurses rally in San Francisco against Palantir’s work with ICEKALW, 2d ago
- [6]ICE Agents Reportedly Tagged Protest Observers as a 'Threat to Law Enforcement' in a Palantir Databaseinkl, 6h ago
Background
- [7]Palantir on Wikipedia
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