Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has awarded a $5.7 million contract for AI-driven social media surveillance software called Zignal Labs, which is also used by the Israeli military and the Pentagon. This contract aims to enhance ICE's social media monitoring capabilities, raising concerns about the implications for immigrant rights and privacy. Advocates warn that such surveillance tools may specifically target political speech and dissent among immigrant communities.

Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has secured a $5.7 million contract for AI-driven social media surveillance software from Zignal Labs, a platform previously used by the Israeli military. This move raises concerns regarding civil liberties and the agency's growing reliance on social media to conduct immigration enforcement, especially under the Trump administration. Advocates are alarmed at the implications of such surveillance tools on political speech and accountability.