ICE denies having a protester database. But a letter to Congress sheds more light

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2. 'Protesters photographed, filmed and threatened with charges'......

Protesters photographed, filmed and threatened with charges

Since the Trump administration's immigration crackdown began last year, peaceful protesters and observers recording federal immigration operations on their cell phones have been threatened with criminal charges for impeding or interfering with law enforcement operations. However, many cases where charges were brought against activists have been dismissed or resulted in acquittals. DHS officials have also previously asserted that recording federal agents and posting the videos amounts to "doxxing" and is a threat to their safety.


Observers in several states, including Minnesota and Tennessee, complained that agents photographed their faces and license plates and later determined their identities and where they lived. Federal agents have access to a suite of surveillance tools, including facial recognition technology, and can access vehicle registration records using a car's license plate.....................

https://www.npr.org/2026/06/10/nx-s1-5843159/ice-protester-database-dhs