Federal immigration officials have confirmed they gather information about individuals they suspect of potential illegal activities, which may encompass protesters, according to a congressional correspondence that had not been made public before.
The acknowledgment comes from the former director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement in communication with lawmakers, even as the agency has previously rejected claims that it maintains a tracking system for American citizens.
The revelation provides additional insight into the agency’s data collection practices regarding demonstration participants, contradicting earlier statements that denied the existence of such monitoring efforts.
