U.S. Immigration Agency Reinstates Spyware Contract Amid Privacy Concerns
Originally Published 3 months ago — by 404 Media
404 Media is suing ICE to force the agency to disclose details of a $2 million contract with spyware company Paragon, which can remotely access messaging apps on phones. The contract, reactivated after a White House freeze, raises concerns about civil rights abuses amid ICE's controversial immigration enforcement practices. Paragon's technology has been linked to government surveillance in multiple countries and has been used to target journalists and activists, prompting fears about its potential misuse in the U.S.