They Don’t Want Their Company’s Surveillance Tool Used by ICE

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by Kashmir Hill

March 11, 2026

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Thomson Reuters employees are urging their company to stop providing a surveillance tool to ICE due to ethical concerns.

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Thomson Reuters employees in Minnesota are advocating for their company to cease providing an investigative surveillance tool to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The employees argue against the use of the company's technology by immigration authorities, citing ethical concerns. This internal pressure highlights growing dissent within tech and data firms regarding the application of their products in government enforcement. The situation raises questions about corporate responsibility and employee activism influencing business practices, particularly concerning sensitive government contracts. The company has not yet publicly responded to the employees' demands.

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Thomson Reuters employees are advocating for their company to cease providing a surveillance tool to ICE.

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