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ICE to Pay LexisNexis Millions for Data Integration with Palantir Platform
Key points
- ICE will pay LexisNexis $6.7 million for data access.
- Data from LexID and Accurint will integrate with ICE's Palantir platform, ELITE.
- The data supports ICE's Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO).
- The integration aids in screening, vetting, and criminal analysis.
ICE Expands Data Procurement for Enforcement
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is set to pay LexisNexis an additional $6.7 million to maintain access to data services. This procurement is intended to support various ICE operations, including its Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO), which focuses on deportation activities.
Integration with Palantir's ELITE System
The newly acquired data will be integrated into ICE's existing Palantir platform, known as ELITE (Enhanced Leads Identification & Targeting for Enforcement). ELITE, previously reported by 404 Media, helps ICE identify neighborhoods for targeting by combining data from private suppliers and government agencies. The data is also expected to interface with other ICE applications like PenLink and ICE Data Analytics.
LexisNexis Data Tools Utilized
ICE will continue to access LexisNexis tools such as LexID and Accurint Virtual Crime Center. These tools aggregate over 82 billion public and proprietary records from more than 10,000 sources, assisting law enforcement in locating individuals. The procurement documents specify that the database must be able to connect via API with ICE applications.
Purpose of Data Acquisition
The data is intended to support "all aspects of ICE screening and vetting, lead development, and criminal analysis activities." This includes identifying potential fraud before it materializes and detecting crimes related to the exploitation of immigration and customs laws. This continued data access is part of ICE's broader strategy for enforcement and intelligence gathering.
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Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) plans to pay LexisNexis $6.7 million for continued access to data from tools like LexID and Accurint Virtual Crime Center. This data will be fed into ICE's Palantir platform, ELITE, to support screening, vetting, lead development, and criminal analysis activities, particularly for deportation efforts.