ICE Targeting Online Critics | Tech News

ICE’s internal watchdog is now targeting civilians online — investigating and even pressuring critics for doxing and threats, despite its original mission being internal misconduct. One woman refused to sign a guilty plea for allegedly threatening officials, rightly pointing out the office’s jurisdiction doesn’t extend to public speech. Over 130 cases have been opened since last year, sparking alarm from free speech advocates who note it’s legally hard to convict for online criticism — and ICE even backed down from a subpoena attempt to unmask a critic. Meanwhile, the office’s core duties, like publishing detention facility inspections, are declining — raising questions about priorities and oversight. This shift demands public and congressional scrutiny to ensure agencies aren’t overreaching on speech while neglecting their own responsibilities. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/ba048f5e1509fbd9