Meta Removes Facebook Group That Tracked ICE Agents After DOJ Pressure

Meta has taken down a Facebook group in Chicago that shared information about ICE agents’ movements after receiving a request from the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ). The group reportedly doxed and targeted around 200 agents deployed to the city. 

Attorney General Pam Bondi announced the takedown, saying the page violated Meta’s rules against coordinated harm. Meta confirmed the removal but did not share further details. 

The move follows similar actions by Apple and Google, which recently removed mobile apps used to alert users of ICE agent locations. 

Supporters of the apps argue they help communities monitor law enforcement actions. Critics say such tools can endanger agents and impede lawful operations. The debate now centers on balancing public oversight and security risks.

This case underscores the growing tension between privacy, safety, and platform governance. The DOJ and Meta are likely to face renewed scrutiny over how content is controlled in sensitive, politically charged contexts.