Lawmakers Scrutinize DHS Ties to Palantir's Immigration Surveillance

Palantir, the controversial data-mining firm, has found itself under growing scrutiny from Congress over its role in assisting the Trump administration's immigration enforcement efforts. Democratic lawmakers are now demanding answers from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) about the extent of Palantir's involvement in the government's hardline approach to immigration.

The increased congressional oversight comes as the DHS has been criticized for its aggressive tactics, including mass deportations, family separations, and the use of surveillance technology to track and target undocumented immigrants. Palantir, co-founded by the prominent Trump supporter Peter Thiel, has emerged as a key player in this controversial crackdown, providing software and data-mining tools that enable the agency to efficiently identify, locate, and apprehend individuals targeted for deportation.