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FBI Monitors Immigrant Activists, Sparks Outrage in NYC

11/21/2025

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The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) monitored a private Signal group chat of immigrant rights activists in New York City.
The FBI shared documents from the chat with the Guardian.
The group conducted courtwatch to observe immigration court proceedings amid rising ICE arrests.
Activists including Brad Lander (NYC Comptroller) condemned the Hoover-like surveillance.

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The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) monitored a private Signal group chat of immigrant rights activists in New York City.
The FBI shared documents from the chat with the Guardian.
The group conducted courtwatch to observe immigration court proceedings amid rising ICE arrests.
Activists including Brad Lander (NYC Comptroller) condemned the Hoover-like surveillance.