More than 1.6 million people have signed a petition opposing UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer's plan to introduce mandatory digital ID cards for workers by 2029, citing concerns over mass surveillance and civil liberties. Starmer argues the initiative would enhance border security and provide benefits for citizens, but critics warn it could lead to increased state control and privacy risks.

Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has signed a $5.7 million contract to use Zignal Labs' AI-driven social media surveillance software, expanding its capabilities to monitor online activity for immigration enforcement. This move has raised significant civil liberties concerns, particularly regarding the agency's increasing reliance on social media to target immigrants and political dissenters. Advocates criticize the lack of accountability and transparency in the use of such surveillance technologies.