Critics, including Democratic lawmakers, say these tools are meant to help residents stay informed and safe amid aggressive federal immigration operations.
“Most users aren’t trying to harass ICE,” one Democratic aide told PBS News. “They’re trying to protect their families and communities.”
ICE Activity Raises Questions About Accountability
Reports indicate ICE officers in Chicago have recently been operating in unmarked vehicles, wearing facial coverings, and lacking visible name tags, despite a federal judge’s ruling that non-undercover agents must display identification.
While the Chicago Facebook group appears to have been taken down, dozens of other similar groups — some with thousands of members — remain active on Facebook.
As the debate over privacy, transparency, and safety continues, the takedown of the “dox and target” page marks another flashpoint in the ongoing struggle between government control and digital activism.
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