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The Americans caught in ICE’s web of surveillance

April 5, 2026·23 min·5-min readnarrativenews
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Since President Trump took office, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has experienced a dramatic increase in funding and personnel, leading to a significant expansion of its law enforcement activities. This surge has increasingly entangled lawful residents and American citizens

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ICE enforcement operationsCivil liberties and surveillanceImmigration enforcementCitizen confrontation with law enforcement

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