JOURNAL ARTICLE

ICE Tells Lawmakers It's Using Spyware in Fight Against Fentanyl.

  • Published In: Bloomberg.com, 2026. P. N.PAG 1 of 3

  • Database: Business Source Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Gallagher, Ryan 3 of 3

Abstract

The article focuses on the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency's 2024 purchase of spyware called "Graphite," developed by Israeli company Paragon, to hack phones and access encrypted messages in efforts to combat fentanyl trafficking. The contract, initially halted by the Biden administration, was reinstated by the Trump administration, raising concerns from lawmakers and rights groups about potential misuse against immigrants and critics of ICE. ICE officials stated the spyware use complies with constitutional requirements and targets transnational criminal organizations exploiting encrypted platforms. Paragon, co-founded by former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Barak and acquired in 2024 by AE Industrial Partners, markets its technology to governments and law enforcement, though it has faced criticism for alleged misuse against journalists and activists. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Bloomberg.com. 2026/04, pN.PAG
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Computer Science
  • Publication Date:2026
  • Accession Number:192728202
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