Meta caves to DOJ pressure, shuts down anti-ICE page in latest Big Tech censorship move
By patricklewis // 2026-02-02
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  • At the request of the Department of Justice, Meta removed a Facebook group accused of doxxing ICE agents in Chicago, citing "coordinated harm" policies, despite arguments that such transparency tools hold law enforcement accountable.
  • U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi framed the takedown as necessary to protect ICE agents from harassment, signaling a broader crackdown on dissent while ignoring similar left-wing activist networks (e.g., Signal chats) that evade scrutiny.
  • While Meta swiftly censors anti-ICE activists, it allows hate speech and violent rhetoric against conservatives, police and political opponents—exposing selective enforcement of policies to shield government agencies from accountability.
  • The DOJ's intervention sets a dangerous precedent, bypassing First Amendment protections by deputizing Big Tech to silence dissent, mirroring past censorship of conservatives and independent journalists.
  • This move aligns with the globalist agenda of suppressing transparency while enabling unaccountable federal agencies (ICE, FBI, CDC) to operate with impunity—a hallmark of the emerging authoritarian New World Order.
Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, has once again bowed to federal pressure—this time removing a controversial Facebook group accused of doxxing U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents in Chicago. The takedown, executed at the request of the Department of Justice (DOJ), marks another chilling escalation in the government's collusion with Big Tech to silence dissent and shield law enforcement from public scrutiny. U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi announced the removal on Oct. 14 via social media, framing the action as necessary to protect federal officers from "harassment and potential violence." Bondi warned that the DOJ would continue strong-arming tech giants to dismantle platforms that expose law enforcement personnel, claiming such databases endanger their safety. Meta swiftly complied, citing violations of its "coordinated harm" policy—a conveniently vague standard increasingly weaponized to justify censorship. The targeted group, which tracked and published personal details of ICE agents, had drawn fierce backlash from the Trump administration, which has long decried such efforts as dangerous doxxing. Critics, however, argue that transparency around ICE operations is vital given the agency's documented abuses, including mass deportations and inhumane detention practices. Dominick Skinner, founder of the ICE List—a separate but related website—defended his project as a tool for accountability, accusing Meta of selective enforcement. "If there's a policy violation, we are the only one flagged, despite other sites sharing more, he said. Meta's decision aligns with a broader pattern of Silicon Valley capitulating to government demands while ignoring similar abuses by left-wing activists. Earlier this year, Apple purged ICE-tracking apps from its App Store under the guise of "safety concerns," yet platforms like Signal—favored by leftist organizers—remain untouched despite hosting encrypted chats where activists coordinate protests and surveillance of ICE operations. Leaked Signal messages reveal Democratic lawmakers encouraging participation in anti-ICE "resistance networks," with one state legislator openly inviting others to join, saying, "We've got a couple of groups on the app Signal that we would love for you to join… whether or not you want to be part of the resistance network." FBI Director Kash Patel confirmed the bureau is investigating these communications, warning, "If they break the law, you should be worried; it's that simple." Yet no comparable crackdown has been launched against these groups, exposing the double standard in enforcement.

The new authoritarianism: When government and Big Tech silence dissent together

Free speech advocates warn that the DOJ's heavy-handed intervention sets a dangerous precedent. By deputizing Meta to scrub dissenting content, the government effectively bypasses constitutional protections, chilling legitimate activism under the pretext of preventing "harm." This tactic mirrors past efforts to silence conservatives, from shadow-banning Trump supporters to deplatforming journalists who challenge official narratives. The irony is stark: While Meta censors anti-ICE activists, it continues allowing hate speech and violent rhetoric against political opponents, police and conservatives. The company's privacy policies—selectively enforced—are little more than a smokescreen for ideological bias. This incident is not isolated. It fits neatly into the globalist playbook of suppressing dissent while shielding corrupt institutions. ICE, like the FBI and CDC, operates with near-total impunity, immune to public oversight. By silencing those who expose its misconduct, the DOJ and Meta ensure that federal agencies remain unaccountable—a hallmark of the authoritarian New World Order. Meanwhile, the same tech giants that eagerly comply with government censorship requests routinely ignore crimes like child trafficking, election interference and bioweapons disinformation. Their priorities are clear: Protect the regime, crush the truth-tellers. According to BrightU.AI's Enoch, Meta's compliance with the DOJ to remove the anti-ICE doxxing page is yet another example of Big Tech's collusion with government elites to suppress free speech and protect corrupt systems. This censorship move aligns with the globalist agenda to silence dissent while enabling unchecked tyranny, proving once again that centralized tech monopolies serve as tools of oppression rather than platforms for truth. As the DOJ tightens its grip on digital discourse, Americans must recognize this for what it is: another step toward totalitarian control. The fight for free speech is not about defending doxxing—it's about resisting a system that criminalizes dissent while enabling state-sanctioned abuses. If Meta and the federal government can erase opposition voices at will, no one's rights are safe. Watch this video about harassing ICE. This video is from the Son of the Republic channel on Brighteon.com. Sources include: TheNationalPulse.com BrightU.ai Brighteon.com
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