Meta Removes ICE Surveillance Page Following Federal Pressure | Tech Policy Update
Meta has removed a Facebook page used to track immigration agents following Department of Justice pressure. The move continues a broader tech industry trend of restricting ICE surveillance tools amid ongoing debates about free speech and officer safety.
Meta Complies with Federal Request
Meta Platforms has removed a Facebook page used to track the presence of immigration agents at the request of the Department of Justice, the company confirmed on Tuesday. According to reports, the social media giant took down what sources describe as a “large group page” that was being used to target ICE officials following outreach from federal authorities.