Local Woman's Global Entry Privileges Revoked After Following ICE Agents, She Says
In a shocking turn of events, a Minnesota woman has reported that her Global Entry and TSA Precheck privileges were revoked just three days after she was stopped by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents while observing their activity.
Nicole Cleland, 56, claims that the agents used facial recognition technology to identify her during the stop on January 10. According to her court filing, an agent approached her vehicle, stating that he had been using facial recognition technology and that his body cam was recording. The agent also stated that she was impeding their work and gave her a verbal warning.
Cleland had been observing ICE agents in her neighborhood as part of her volunteer work with a group tracking potential ICE vehicles. On the morning of January 10, she followed one of the suspected ICE vehicles due to concerns about a local apartment building being raided. She claims that she was within her rights to be doing so and followed "Legal Observer laws."
However, just three days later, Cleland received an email notification stating that her Global Entry and TSA Precheck privileges had been revoked. According to her court filing, there is no apparent reason for the revocation other than the fact that she observed the agents.
Cleland expressed concern that the revocation was a form of intimidation and retaliation, given that she did not commit any wrongdoing during the stop. She also stated that she has instructed her family to be cautious and return inside if they see unfamiliar vehicles outside their home due to concerns about potential future detentions or arrests.
The incident highlights the extensive use of facial recognition technology by ICE agents, including a face-scanning app called Mobile Fortify and Clearview AI. The New York Times reported that at least seven American citizens were recorded with facial recognition technology in Minneapolis without their consent.
Cleland vows to continue protesting and eventually return to observing ICE and CBP agents, but the recent incident left her feeling angry and intimidated. Her declaration is part of a lawsuit filed by Minnesota residents against US government officials with the Department of Homeland Security and ICE.
In a shocking turn of events, a Minnesota woman has reported that her Global Entry and TSA Precheck privileges were revoked just three days after she was stopped by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents while observing their activity.
Nicole Cleland, 56, claims that the agents used facial recognition technology to identify her during the stop on January 10. According to her court filing, an agent approached her vehicle, stating that he had been using facial recognition technology and that his body cam was recording. The agent also stated that she was impeding their work and gave her a verbal warning.
Cleland had been observing ICE agents in her neighborhood as part of her volunteer work with a group tracking potential ICE vehicles. On the morning of January 10, she followed one of the suspected ICE vehicles due to concerns about a local apartment building being raided. She claims that she was within her rights to be doing so and followed "Legal Observer laws."
However, just three days later, Cleland received an email notification stating that her Global Entry and TSA Precheck privileges had been revoked. According to her court filing, there is no apparent reason for the revocation other than the fact that she observed the agents.
Cleland expressed concern that the revocation was a form of intimidation and retaliation, given that she did not commit any wrongdoing during the stop. She also stated that she has instructed her family to be cautious and return inside if they see unfamiliar vehicles outside their home due to concerns about potential future detentions or arrests.
The incident highlights the extensive use of facial recognition technology by ICE agents, including a face-scanning app called Mobile Fortify and Clearview AI. The New York Times reported that at least seven American citizens were recorded with facial recognition technology in Minneapolis without their consent.
Cleland vows to continue protesting and eventually return to observing ICE and CBP agents, but the recent incident left her feeling angry and intimidated. Her declaration is part of a lawsuit filed by Minnesota residents against US government officials with the Department of Homeland Security and ICE.
! I mean, come on, she was simply following Legal Observer laws and documenting what she saw - is that really grounds for taking away her privileges? It sounds like a clear case of overreach to me 
. The fact that they used facial recognition technology without even giving her a heads up or warning her beforehand is super sketchy 
. I'm all about freedom of speech and observation, but this takes it too far imo 
. Can't the government do better than silencing someone just for exercising their rights? 
. and it's not just her, there are other ppl who've been recorded with facial recognition tech without their consent in minnesota too 
. i'm so worried about people getting targeted like this... what if it happens to me or someone i know?! we need to be more careful and aware of our rights and what's going on around us 
This is super messed up! I mean, can you even imagine following a group of police officers (or in this case, immigration agents) to see if they're doing anything shady? It's not like she was breaking any laws or trespassing on private property. She was just exercising her right to observe and report any potential wrongdoing, which is basically the same as being a good citizen.
It sounds like she's being intimidated and silenced just for speaking out. I hope she can get justice in that lawsuit and clear up what really happened to her.
can't believe this?! They're basically telling people like Nicole Cleland that they gotta stop 'em in their tracks just 'cause they're exercising their rights 
it's like, super invasive. I mean yeah I get that some people might be worried about terrorism or whatever, but come on. Can't they just use good ol' human observation skills instead of relying on fancy tech? 
it's like they're trying to intimidate us into silence. Newsflash: we won't be silenced! 
how can they just revoke her privs like that? 
cleland sounded really scared in that court filing... i feel bad for her, esp since it's not even clear why her rights got revoked 
hope she gets justice & continues fighting 4 whats rite 
It's like they're trying to chill people's vibes before they even start protesting. Facial recognition tech can be super invasive too... how many people are just waiting for someone to get caught on camera without their consent? 
this is super messed up... i mean Nicole did nothing wrong she was just doing her civic duty as an observer and followed all the laws she could, yet still gets punished like this? facial recognition tech can be so invasive & creepy it's like they're trying to track people without even asking permission. i feel bad for her family too, they shouldnt have to live in fear of ICE agents just because their mom got caught up in a confrontation. we need more transparency and accountability with these agencies 
. We need to keep pushing for transparency and accountability! 
We need more people like Nicole Cleland who are willing to stand up for what they believe in, even if it means facing potential backlash. It's unacceptable that her volunteer work was misinterpreted as an invasion of privacy and a reason for her privileges to be revoked. The use of facial recognition technology by ICE agents is a clear example of the erosion of civil liberties in our country 
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. We gotta know more about these mobile apps though - Clearview AI? Mobile Fortify? sounds sketchy 
"The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy." 
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The use of facial recognition tech on American citizens is SO shady 
This whole thing is just soooo suspicious and it needs to stop ASAP!!! 
But 2 b real, facial recognition tech is SO scary 
& that they hold those officials accountable! We need 2 speak out agenst ICEs actions & make sure we r protectin our rights as Americans 
