WSJ Tech News Briefing · Friday, August 7, 2026
ICE states that its agents and their families have faced increasing threats, including the public release of their locations and phone numbers, as well as online calls for violence. The agency argues these online activities necessitate surveillance to protect its personnel and operations.
“ICE says that its agents have faced escalating threats since they've moved into cities across the United States to enforce immigration policies under the Trump administration.”
“And as part of that, they say that their agents and the agents' families are having their locations revealed where they live, their phone numbers put online.”
“And they also say that online users are making threats that distinct individuals should take violence against immigration agents.”