ICE SURVEILLANCE SPENDING HITS RECORD HIGH

The report details the government's expanding arsenal of high-tech surveillance technology deployed by immigration authorities. Spending on contracts with firms developing AI tools for locating and monitoring migrants has surged significantly. The growth reflects a broader shift toward automated tracking systems in immigration enforcement. These tools leverage artificial intelligence and data analytics to identify, locate, and monitor individuals across multiple databases and surveillance networks. Experts cited in the report express concern about the scale and scope of the surveillance infrastructure. The acceleration of spending suggests the government is prioritizing technology-driven immigration enforcement strategies. The findings come as immigration enforcement remains a central focus of the Trump administration's policy agenda. The report provides the most detailed public accounting to date of government contracts with technology companies supporting ICE operations.