IHIP News Kristi Noem Demands Private Data of Anyone Anti-ICE, Americans Are Under Surveillance
Feb 18, 2026
They discuss government requests for platforms to hand over identifying data on people critical of ICE. They dig into widening surveillance and threats to privacy and free speech. They cover political pressure driving aggressive immigration enforcement and allegations of officials using resources for deportation displays.
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ICE Described As Terrorizing Diverse Communities
- Angie and Jennifer describe ICE as terrorizing diverse communities with racial profiling and lethal force.
- They say these abuses are a stain on the U.S. requiring systemic overhaul.
Abolishing ICE Framed As A Moderate Position
- Hosts call abolishing ICE a mainstream, moderate demand and criticize Democratic leadership for inaction.
- They argue party leaders' lack of fight has made them ineffective against MAGA priorities.
Government Requests User Data Raise Free Speech Alarm
- DHS requested identifying data from Big Tech for users criticizing ICE, which Jennifer Welch calls a First Amendment attack.
- The hosts argue this represents expanding state surveillance and privacy violations against political speech.