#FuckICE
“ICE has awarded Bi2 Technologies a $25.1 million no-bid contract for iris-scanning devices and access to a biometric database containing more than five million booking records, prompting privacy concerns about expanded biometric surveillance.”
NPR and Project Salt Saltbox both report that ICE/DHS awarded Bi2 Technologies a $25.1 million no-bid iris-scanning contract, that the award covers access to a biometric system for identity verification, and that ICE would get continuous access to Bi2’s database of more than five million booking records.
The contract amount is reported as $25.1 million, and it was awarded on a no-bid basis.
The deal is for iris biometric recognition technology plus access to Bi2’s biometric information system.
The award is described as giving ICE continuous access to a database containing more than five million booking records.
The contract calls for 1,570 devices, and reporting says they were expected at ICE locations by late June.
🚨 POLICE DIRECTLY TARGET STATUS COUP 🚨
Outside Delaney Hall ICE prison on Day 8 of the hunger/labor strike, police throw a tear gas canister directly at @JonFarinaPhoto’s feet.
“This is a war zone!” Jon says as chaos erupts around him and @JordanChariton.
WATCH ⬇️
🚨 POLICE DIRECTLY TARGET STATUS COUP 🚨
Outside Delaney Hall ICE prison on Day 8 of the hunger/labor strike, police throw a tear gas canister directly at @JonFarinaPhoto’s feet.
“This is a war zone!” Jon says as chaos erupts around him and @JordanChariton.
WATCH ⬇️
THIS⬇️ MAGA lite fascism—deployed by a Dem Governor—is the exact reason fascists like Trump have been able to gain power.
When voters choice is fake populist fascists vs corporate fascists, enough choose phony populism (while nearly 100 mill don't vote) https://t.co/UQGz9XxZHM
The New Jersey State Police at the direction of Governor Sherrill @govsherrillnj and @newjerseyoag has arrested two of our members Kayleigh and Josie.
Governor Sherrill has violated the peaceful protesters freedom of speech and assembly. We demand the release of our members.
🚨BREAKING: NJ state police tackle unarmed anti-ICE protesters while trying to enforce an ILLEGAL curfew on the press.
"Hands up don't shoot!" protesters chant. @JonFarinaPhoto@wallendupraw report ⬇️
🚨 “THEY RIPPED OFF MY KIA BRACELETS.” 🚨
The military veteran arrested during last night's Delaney Hall protest says officers tore off the bracelets honoring fallen service members that he had worn for nearly 20 years.
He says authorities told him he is now "pending prosecution."
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🚨 “I DON'T HAVE TO EXPLAIN.” 🚨
A Newark police officer refuses to explain the legal basis for restricting protective gear near the Delaney Hall protests.
“You’re not even citing a code,” @JordanChariton responds.
Day 16 of the hunger and labor strike.
@JordanChariton + @JonFarinaPhoto LIVE ⬇️
🚨BREAKING: ICE shoots pepper balls at protesters in front of Delaney Hall ICE Prison.
Newark PD currently not letting protesters & journalists bring protective gear/backpacks near Delaney Hall—leaving them unprotected against ICE. When we challenged, they said call Mayor
@rasjbaraka
🚨 POLICE MOVE IN 🚨
“MOVE BACK!” officers yell as riot police shove protesters away from Delaney Hall during Day 16 of the hunger and labor strike.
Tensions boil over as clashes erupt outside the Newark ICE prison.
@JordanChariton and @JonFarinaPhoto report ⬇️
We've reported for a year ON-THE-GROUND across America covering Trump's fascism and ICE Terror. We REALLY NEED MORE SUPPORT to stay on the ground. SUPPORT for as low as $5 bucks/month: https://t.co/Pqpes77xJL
Global Sumud Flotilla (GSF) activists who were detained, tortured and deported by Israel after trying to deliver aid to Gaza have submitted an official communication to the International Criminal Court (ICC).
Organisers have accused Israeli military commanders and top politicians of war crimes, crimes against humanity, torture and conduct relevant to genocide.
Activists among the 428 people abducted on 20 May say they were beaten, tasered and sexually assaulted whilst in Israeli detention.
“The submission presented to the ICC focuses heavily on the severe and widespread abuses committed against civilians, including journalists, medics and human rights defenders, as part of a coordinated campaign of violence documented during the spring 2026 missions,” the organisers said.
“This is not only about what was done to GSF participants,” they added in a post on Instagram. “It is about the thousands of Palestinians who have faced and continue to face the same system of abuse, impunity and violence.”
Since returning to their countries of origin, multiple activists have shared testimonies about their experiences in Israel.
"You entered through one door and a group of six or seven people would beat you mercilessly until you emerged from the other side," said Italian journalist and flotilla participant Alessandro Mantovani. "And they’d say 'Welcome to Israel.'”
Juliet Lamont, an Australian activist, said: “We were tortured. I was put down, cable-tied, they put so much water under me for an hour that I thought I was going to drown. I was sexually assaulted in this kind of torture chamber.”
“People were raped, people were tortured, people were assaulted in the worst ways possible,” said GSF organiser Thiago Ávila. “And the worst thing is to know that they do much worse with Palestinians.”
Israel’s national security minister, Itamar Ben-Gvir, released footage of the detainees being forced onto their knees and humiliated.
At least 900 Palestinians have been killed by Israeli forces in Gaza since a so-called ceasefire was declared in October.
You are NOT ALONE.
Progress is real.
Humanity is advancing… even if the noise tries to hide it.
Keep moving forward.
The light ahead is brighter than the darkness behind us.
Stay strong. We’re in this together. 🔥
#Anonymous