"WIRED examined data and records dated from January 1, 2023, to the present that were posted in the two federal contracting databases-the System for Award Management (SAM) and the Federal Procurement Data System (FPDS)-focusing on contracts with the companies or contract descriptions that explicitly name the companies or use relevant shorthand."
"In total, Palantir has earned about $121.9 million in payments and obligations from ICE since 2023. In that same time frame, ICE has paid for products worth at least $94 million from Microsoft, at least $51 million from Amazon, and at least $921,000 from Google."
"ICE and Customs and Border Protection are paying hundreds of millions of dollars for products and services from companies like Microsoft, Amazon, and Google. Collectively, they reveal that the agencies are willing to spend significant sums of money to ensure that the companies continue to power their operations."
Federal immigration agencies ICE and CBP have made substantial investments in technology infrastructure from major tech companies to support expanded immigration enforcement activities. Analysis of federal contracting databases from January 2023 onward reveals that Palantir has received approximately $121.9 million from ICE, while Microsoft has earned at least $94 million from ICE and $81 million from CBP. Amazon has received at least $51 million from ICE and $158 million from CBP, and Google has received at least $921,000 from ICE and $7 million from CBP. These figures represent minimum estimates, as they exclude payments not explicitly mentioning these companies in public documents. The agencies demonstrate willingness to spend significant resources ensuring continued access to these companies' technological capabilities.
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