US uses private data to track immigrants

12/12/2025 20 min
US uses private data to track immigrants

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A new FT investigation maps out the web of data brokers, private companies and government agencies that federal agents are using to help with their mass deportations. The FT’s Peter Andringa and Stefania Palma explain how corporate entities have created a surveillance network that can track immigrants across the country. Mentioned in this podcast:Trump’s immigration data dragnetUS criminal immigration cases overtake drug and fraud prosecutionsEmail Marc with your questions ([email protected])Sign up for the FT’s Swamp Notes newsletter hereSwamp Notes is produced by Henry Larson. This week’s show was mixed by Kelly Garry. The FT’s acting co head of audio is Topher Forhecz. Special thanks to Pierre Nicholson. The FT does not use generative AI to voice its podcasts.CREDIT: CBS NewsRead a transcript of this episode on FT.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.