Thomson Reuters Under Fire Over ICE Data Contracts and Employee Dismissal

6 articles · Updated · 404 Media · Apr 18

Thomson Reuters faces mounting scrutiny over its contracts with US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), following the firing of an employee who spoke out.
Shareholders have demanded an independent investigation into whether Thomson Reuters’ data products, including the CLEAR database, contribute to human rights violations.
The controversy has sparked internal protests and raises questions about the company’s responsibilities when providing sensitive data to law enforcement agencies.

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