ICE spending on immigration surveillance reaches record $513 million in 2026
A report released this week reveals that spending on immigration surveillance by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement surged to a record $513 million in 2026. This funding, primarily directed towards companies like Palantir and Anduril, marks a significant increase from under $50 million in 2013, reflecting heightened surveillance ambitions amid concerns over civil rights violations.
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Published 24 Jun 2026, 20:07 UTC · Updated 24 Jun 2026, 21:40 UTC
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