The Surveillance Tools That Could Power Trump’s Immigration Crackdown

Published On Jan 25, 2025, 5:00 AM

The article discusses the advanced surveillance technologies that the U.S. government has developed to support President Trump's immigration policies, particularly his plans for a large-scale deportation operation. It highlights that Customs and Border Protection, among other agencies, have spent $7.8 billion on tech tools from numerous companies since 2020. These tools include apps and devices for tracking migrants, biometric databases, and data collection systems capable of analyzing personal communications. The report indicates that while these technologies were also used during the Biden administration for various immigration enforcement activities, the future application under Trump's leadership remains uncertain due to existing resource limitations in terms of personnel and facilities.