A senior ICE official confirmed that over 75% of the names the agency investigated came from Canary Mission, a pro-Israel website that profiles pro-Palestinian students. These names were used by a DHS task force to build reports sent to the State Department, potentially leading to deportation actions. The site wasn't treated as an official source, but it heavily influenced government scrutiny of student activism.
This came to light during a federal trial examining the alleged use of ideological deportation as a tool to silence political speech. The case highlights how online blacklists and protest activity can directly impact immigration status, academic freedom, and civil liberties.