Multi-source·Jul 28, 2026·3 sources analyzed

A senator gave ICE until August 7 to explain its phone-spyware purchase

Sen. Gary Peters asked ICE and DHS for records on Paragon's Graphite spyware, including whether it has been used domestically, who has been targeted and what privacy safeguards apply, after reporting on a $2 million sole-source purchase.

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officialhsgac.senate.govPeters Demands ICE Explain Purchase and Use of Powerful Spyware newscbsnews.comSen. Gary Peters wants ICE to explain why it bought spyware newstechcrunch.comICE says it bought Paragon's spyware to use in drug trafficking cases