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Trump administration directs spy satellite agencies to surveil US-Mexico border

The Trump administration has directed intelligence agencies to enhance satellite surveillance at the U.S.-Mexico border to combat illegal immigration and drug cartels, revealing increased militarization of the area.
The government plans to use artificial intelligence to analyze satellite images and data to identify persons of interest, similar to military operations abroad.
The U.S. Intelligence community has identified transnational criminals as major national security threats, surpassing others like North Korea.
A spokesperson for the Office of the Director of National Intelligence stated that all intelligence activities are 'legal and authorized' and protect civil liberties.

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Trump administration is pointing spy satellites at U.S. border

The Trump administration has directed two intelligence agencies to train their satellite surveillance capabilities on the U.S.-Mexico border region as part of a sweeping crackdown on illegal immigration and drug cartels.

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Trump Administration Directs Spy Satellite Agencies To Surveil US-Mexico Border

The Trump administration has directed two intelligence agencies to train their satellite surveillance capabilities on the US-Mexico border region as part of a sweeping crackdown on illegal immigration and drug cartels.

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Trump orders spy satellites to monitor border for immigration, drug smuggling

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