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US Government's Shifting Stance on Spyware Use

Published Tuesday, May 19, 2026 · Updated May 19

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The Trump administration's stance on spyware use is shifting, marked by an "erosion" of previous accountability efforts for the spyware industry. This change has raised concerns among privacy and civil rights advocates regarding potential misuse and a lack of transparency. Last month, ICE acknowledged for the first time that its surveillance technology includes spyware.

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  • Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) acknowledged last month that its surveillance technology arsenal includes spyware, marking the first time the agency has done so.

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    The article frames the Trump administration's actions as an "erosion" and "backslide" from previous efforts to hold the spyware industry accountable, highlighting concerns from privacy and civil rights advocates about potential misuse and lack of transparency.

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