Immigration and Customs Enforcement
Immigration and Customs Enforcement on Lee LHGFX Photography: a running collection of 2 stories we have gathered and hand-picked because they are worth your time. Every post here touches on immigration and customs enforcement in some way — the news, the analysis, the deep dives, and the occasional surprise find. Lee LHGFX Photography is a dynamic portfolio and lifestyle hub built around the artistic work of @lee_lhgfx — a highly engaged Instagram creator and photographer known for… New stories are added to this page as we find them, so check back if you want to keep up with what is happening around immigration and customs enforcement, or subscribe to the RSS feed to get them as soon as they are published. Browse the collection below, or head back to the homepage to see everything Lee LHGFX Photography is covering right now.
ACLU Sues ICE for Failing to Turn Over Records on Threats to Photographers Who Film Federal Agents
The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) is taking a stand against potential government overreach, initiating legal action against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The lawsuit alleges ICE has obstructed access to records detailing its practices of intimidating and surveilling photographers documenting federal agents. This action underscores the importance of press freedom and accountability. For further insight into related challenges faced by visual journalists, explore our article, "Bali is Cracking Down on Photographers Traveling with Tourist Visas."
FAA Lifts Blanket Aerial Ban It Placed to Protect ICE Activity From Aerial Scrutiny
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has officially lifted its controversial "invisible, moving" ban on drone flights near Department of Homeland Security (DHS) facilities, a measure initially aimed at obscuring the activities of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). This decision addresses concerns over the ban's constitutionality and its impact on transparency. By allowing drone operations in these areas, the FAA opens the door for greater public oversight of government activities, emphasizing the importance of accountability while balancing safety and privacy considerations in aerial operations.