ICE Raid Maps ⁢Draw Scrutiny from US Intelligence ‍Agencies

⁢ ‍ ⁤ Updated June 14, 2025

As protests continue nationwide over Immigration⁤ and Customs Enforcement (ICE) actions, U.S. ‍intelligence⁣ agencies are scrutinizing digital tools used to track ICE raids ⁣and arrests. Documents obtained by Property of the People, a nonprofit watchdog, reveal concerns that ⁤thes maps could be exploited.

An internal ⁢alert indicates that domestic intelligence centers are monitoring details related to “No Kings” protests,especially those planned in california. Analysts are distributing threat⁢ assessments among federal, state, and local agencies.

A bulletin issued in late Febuary by a Vermont-based regional fusion center highlighted websites⁣ hosting‍ interactive maps ‍where users can mark encounters with ICE agents. The‍ bulletin, based on information from ⁢the Army ‍Threat Integration Center (ARTIC),⁤ acknowledged ⁤that most users appear to be civilians seeking ⁢to avoid ICE. Though, it raised the possibility of “malicious actors” using these tools to target law enforcement.

Property of the People sought more information about the maps but was told by⁣ the Northern California Regional Intelligence Center (NCRIC) that the⁤ data is ⁤”associated ⁣with active law enforcement investigations.”

Ryan Shapiro, executive director of Property of the People, said law⁢ enforcement is exaggerating the risks posed by ICE raid tracking platforms. “Transparency is not terrorism,” Shapiro said,‍ adding that the real threat is “militarized secret police invading our communities.”

The documents identify maps and information shared on Reddit and Padlet. The ‍Wisconsin Statewide Intelligence ‍Center (WSIC) ⁢issued a separate warning ⁢in February, treating the sites as a “strategic threat” under monitoring by a ⁢special⁣ operations division.

The‍ WSIC report cited⁢ online threats against ⁤ICE officers,pointing to social media posts⁢ on X and TikTok that included calls to stockpile weapons. While some posts contained⁣ explicit threats, ‍many ‍reflected outrage over immigration enforcement, with⁤ analysts noting users were “discussing hypothetical scenarios.” The volume and tone of the content were flagged as a safety concern.

A mid-may report shows the Central California Intelligence ⁢Center (CCIC) monitoring plans for the‍ “No Kings” protests in⁢ cities including Sacramento, Fresno, and Stockton.The CCIC bulletin acknowledged ⁤citizens’ right to‍ assemble ⁢but justified intelligence gathering on “First Amendment-protected activities” to ensure the safety of first responders and the public.

Approximately 2,000 protests are scheduled⁤ nationwide, coinciding with a military parade in Washington, D.C., featuring 6,600