Daily Memo: I.C.E. Is Now Using Facial Recognition on Their Phones and More

ICE raids. first confirmed bounty hunter? Facial Recognition and detainee numbers for Southern California. Plus, another death in ICE custody.

8:06 PM PDT on June 26, 2025

Memo Torres breaks down ICE-related news in Southern California today. Below, you'll find links and references to everything discussed in the video, allowing you to take a closer look at each topic.

Topics

ICE Raids all over L.A.
First confirmed Bounty Hunter?!
ICE is using facial recognition on their phones.
The latest ICE detainment numbers in Southern California
Another death in ICE custody

ICE RAIDS

OTHER NEWS

ICE is using facial recognition on their phones.

1600 Detained by ICE in Southern California So Far. From June 6 to Sunday, 787 people have been arrested for assault, obstruction, and unlawful assembly, a Homeland Security spokesperson said.

Canadian Dies in ICE Custody: Johnny Noviello, a 49-year-old citizen of Canada in the custody of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, was pronounced deceased by the Miami Fire Rescue Department June 23 at 1:36 p.m. The cause of death is still under investigation.

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