ICE expands social media monitoring and use of administrative subpoenas

Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has reportedly expanded its monitoring of social media platforms. The agency has been issuing administrative subpoenas to internet service providers to identify users whose posts have been critical of the agency.

These investigations have reportedly included both Americans and non-citizens who have not been charged with any crimes. Critics argue that administrative subpoenas lack the judicial oversight of search warrants or grand jury subpoenas, potentially allowing the government to use them as a tool for political surveillance of speech rather than for investigating genuine criminal activity.