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Democrats Demand States Block ICE Access to Driver Data

11/12/2025

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Democratic lawmakers led by Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) raised concerns that drivers' data from Democratic-led states is accessible to immigration authorities via a digital loophole.
They urged governors to block Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) access, citing public safety and the deportation program under U.S. President Donald Trump.
The letter notes New York and Illinois are among states restricting ICE.
Ryan Shapiro of Property of the People says data-sharing is complex.

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Democratic lawmakers led by Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) raised concerns that drivers' data from Democratic-led states is accessible to immigration authorities via a digital loophole.
They urged governors to block Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) access, citing public safety and the deportation program under U.S. President Donald Trump.
The letter notes New York and Illinois are among states restricting ICE.
Ryan Shapiro of Property of the People says data-sharing is complex.