The Trump administration just banned drones from flying within 800 meters of any ICE or CBP vehicle.
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The Trump administration just banned drones from flying within 800 meters of any ICE or CBP vehicle. Nationwide. No expiration date. The FAA issued the restriction under the guise of safety.
The actual effect is straightforward: journalists, activists, and ordinary citizens can no longer document immigration raids, protests, deportations, or any other event where law enforcement vehicles are present. Even news organizations with legal drone operations now face potential criminal charges for doing their jobs.
The Electronic Frontier Foundation calls it "a blatant attempt to criminalize recording ICE." This is not hyperbole. It is an accurate description of a policy designed to shield law enforcement from public oversight.
Drones have become essential tools for civil oversight. They allow recording from safe distances without direct confrontation. That is precisely why this administration wants them grounded.
This is not about drone safety. It is about transparency. And the message is clear: the government does not want you to see what it is doing.
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https://newsgroup.site/trump-administration-bans-drones-filming-ice-censorship-safety-2026/
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