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ICE Resumes Controversial $2M Spyware Contract Amid Scrutiny

9/3/2025

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ICE has activated a $2 million contract with Israeli spyware firm Paragon, previously under review for human rights compliance.
The contract resumed after a stop work order was lifted, despite Paragon's claims of ethical practices.
Paragon is under scrutiny for allegedly targeting journalists and activists with its spyware, Graphite.
Experts express growing concerns about the potential abuse of spyware in democratic societies.

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Story summary

ICE has activated a $2 million contract with Israeli spyware firm Paragon, previously under review for human rights compliance.
The contract resumed after a stop work order was lifted, despite Paragon's claims of ethical practices.
Paragon is under scrutiny for allegedly targeting journalists and activists with its spyware, Graphite.
Experts express growing concerns about the potential abuse of spyware in democratic societies.