Dem governors unwittingly share DMV data with ICE, lawmakers warn
40 congressional Democrats are urging blue-state leaders to block ICE access to a database containing residents’ driver license and registration information.
40 congressional Democrats are urging blue-state leaders to block ICE access to a database containing residents’ driver license and registration information.
In a proposed rule issued Monday, the agency said it wants to broaden the pool of individuals whose data it can collect and administer DNA testing of immigrants.
More than 47,000 matches came from that request, per emails released as part of a lawsuit that seeks to stop the IRS-ICE data-sharing agreement.
Attorneys disclosed CBP’s request for “corporate return information” tied to tariffs. A federal court requires 24-hour notification if ICE asks for taxpayer data.
It comes as Palantir faces backlash in the United Kingdom for a similar project involving health care data.
The plaintiffs say the agencies’ deployment of technologies that scour social media for “disfavored” speech violates the First Amendment and has chilled labor activities.
The suit says the changes go “far beyond” the “lawful use of the presidential bully pulpit.”
Civilian federal agency interest in the company’s technology has grown, but current and former officials have some worries, including cost.
Clearview AI, which sells its technology to several government agencies including the FBI, aims to have the tool ready for customers by the end of 2025.
The company, which sells its technology to several government agencies including the FBI, aims to have the tool ready for customers by the end of 2025.