#DHS

"The data as supplied to the Guardian consists of two structured databases: a registry of more than 6,800 companies that have bid with OIP, and a separate database of more than 1,400 funded contracts. Each contract record includes a proposal abstract written by the company, describing the technology it pitched to the #DHS."

#authoritarianism #autocracy
#surveillance
#surveillancecapitalism

theguardian.com/us-news/2026/m

The Guardian

Hacked data shines light on homeland security’s AI surveillance ambitions

Records show DHS tech incubator spending large sums on partnerships that would expand surveillance capabilities

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Noteworthy: multiple sightings of #DHS/#ICE personnel who work out of the Embassy in Ottawa have been seen around town - armed, in DIRECT VIOLATION of international agreements. These are supposed to be #HSI agents only, but clearly the Americans have been playing fast and loose with that. Highest concentration of sightings is in Byward Market, followed by high traffic arteries in town.

ICE agents are in 5 Canadian cities. We asked what they do - ICE agents are in 5 Canadian cities. We asked what they do

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ICE agents are in 5 Canadian cities. We asked what they do

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