ICE Offers Up to $280 Million to Immigrant-Tracking ‘Bounty Hunter’ Firms

WIREDTuesday, November 25, 2025 at 7:54:15 PM
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ICE Offers Up to $280 Million to Immigrant-Tracking ‘Bounty Hunter’ Firms
  • Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has lifted a $180 million cap on its proposed immigrant-tracking program, now offering up to $280 million in guaranteed payouts to private surveillance firms involved in tracking immigrants.
  • This development raises concerns about the increasing reliance on private companies for surveillance and tracking, highlighting potential implications for privacy rights and the ethical considerations surrounding immigration enforcement.
— via World Pulse Now AI Editorial System

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