Daniel S. Goldman

Goldman Introduces New Legislation to Invest $10 Billion Annually in Afterschool Learning Programs

Position: Rep. Goldman introduces legislation to provide $10 billion annually in federal funding for afterschool and summer learning programs, funded by a 1% increase in the corporate income tax rate.

Programming Would Be Fully Paid For By A 1% Increase In The Corporate Tax Rate Legislation Would Ensure That More than 10 Million K-12 Students Can Access Afterschool Programs Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Representatives Dan Goldman (NY-10) and Jimmy Gomez (CA-34), founding members of the Congressional Dads Caucus, introduced the Afterschool for All Act, new legislation that would provide $10 billion in federal funding annually for 10 years after school and summer learning programming. The programming would be fully paid for by a 1% increase in the corporate income tax rate. “Afterschool and summer learning programs are a lifeline for working parents and an invaluable source of enrichment for kids,” said Rep. Goldman. “But too often, the low-income families who need these programs the most are the ones who don’t have access to them. I am proud to be introducing this legislation to provide $10 billion a year to dramatically expand the availability of afterschool programs in communities nationwide and help make sure all of our kids are safe and supported, our parents can pursue their careers, and our economy can grow.” "I’m introducing this bill because families need real support between the end of the school day and the end of the workday, and right now too many parents are left scrambling to cover this gap in care. I launched the Dads Caucus because I’ve seen firsthand how hard parents work to balance their jobs, the high cost of living, and being there for their kids. This bill will invest in afterschool programs to give children a safe place to learn and grow while helping parents get through the day with one less thing hanging over their heads," said Dads Caucus Chair Jimmy Gomez. "Afterschool programs are vital to keeping kids safe, supervised, and supported after school, delivering crucial academic enrichment and allowing parents to make a living," said David Garza, President & CEO of Henry Street Settlement, which operates eight after school programs on Manhattan's Lower East Side. "High-quality afterschool is a particularly urgent need for children of low-income parents like those Henry Street serves, who struggle with inconsistent hours, frequent layoffs, and neighborhood safety issues. A positive afterschool experience is a launching pad that lasts a lifetime, and we applaud Reps. Dan Goldman and Jimmy Gomez’s Afterschool for All Act, which will extend these benefits to children throughout the United States who live in poverty." The Afterschool for All Act reauthorizes the Nita M. Lowey 21st Century Community Learning Centers program and provides a tenfold increase in funding. This program, which expired in 2023, is the only federal funding source for afterschool and summer learning programming. The program enables state educational agencies to provide grants to schools and community organizations to offer afterschool activities focused on STEM, physical fitness and wellness, academic enrichment, nutrition and health education, service learning, financial literacy, apprenticeships, and other career readiness opportunities. Research consistently shows that high-quality afterschool programs improve grades, boost attendance, strengthen long-term earnings, and reduce juvenile crime. The need for these programs remains substantial. Millions of working parents face a persistent care gap between 3 p.m. and 6 p.m., the hours when juvenile crime and risky behaviors peak and when many families cannot secure safe, affordable supervision. Without these programs, parents can be forced to cut hours or leave jobs, and local businesses lose the stable workforce they depend on. In the 2022–2023 school year, Community Learning Centers served more than a million pre-K–12 students, but demand for afterschool programs far exceeds available funding. The Afterschool for All Act would ensure that all students have access to afterschool opportunities by reauthorizing the Nita M. Lowey Community Learning Centers program and increasing its funding to $10 billion annually for the next decade. This tenfold expansion in funding would ensure that every low-income K-12 student - more than 10 million students nationwide - can access afterschool and summer learning programs, thereby giving them the same opportunities and support as their peers. The bill is endorsed by RaisingHealth Partners, Chinese-American Planning Council (CPC), Henry Street Settlement, Center for Family Life In Sunset Park, and Grand Street Settlement Representatives Tim Kennedy (NY-26), George Latimer (NY-16), Seth Moulton (MA-06), Steve Cohen (TN-09), Joyce Beatty (OH-03), Eleanor Holmes Norton (DC-AL), Andre Carson (IN-07), Gil Cisneros (CA-31), and Cleo Fields (LA-06) cosponsor the legislation. Full text of the legislation is available here. ###

Rep. Goldman Rallies With Immigration Advocates Against Palantir’s Mass Surveillance Practices

Position: Rep. Goldman opposes the use of Palantir surveillance technology by Immigration and Customs Enforcement in immigration enforcement operations, arguing it enables mass deportations and violates privacy rights of American citizens and immigrants.

Follows Rep. Goldman demanding answers from Department of Homeland Security about use of Palantir software for Immigration and Customs Enforcement operations Assets HERE New York, N.Y. - Today, U.S. Representative Dan Goldman led a rally outside Palantir’s New York City office to protest the surveillance company’s role in President Trump’s immigration crackdown. He was joined by leading immigration groups and advocates — including New York Immigration Coalition, New Sanctuary Coalition, Make the Road New York, New York Legal Assistance Group (NYLAG), and UnLocal. The rally follows Rep. Goldman demanding that the U.S. Department of Homeland Security provide answers about its use of Palantir-developed software in its Immigration and Customs Enforcement operations, including any usage of facial recognition tools during immigration enforcement operations and any data being collected about individuals peacefully observing, documenting, or protesting immigration enforcement. “Over the past year, the Trump administration has weaponized Palantir’s surveillance technologies to not only carry out its inhumane mass deportation dragnet but also to spy on American citizens,” said Rep. Goldman. “Despite my direct requests, DHS and ICE have refused to provide transparency about how they are using these tools and what information they are collecting about American citizens. But I won’t stop demanding answers until we get them from big corporations like Palantir that are profiting off of Trump’s cruel mass deportation agenda.” "New Yorkers and all Americans deserve to know whether their sensitive information is being captured by a mass surveillance apparatus and how it’s being used by their own government amid a widespread immigration crackdown,” said Speaker Julie Menin. “I applaud the critical work of Rep. Goldman, Rep. Velázquez and dozens of their colleagues in demanding answers and exposing the Department of Homeland Security’s potential deception of the American people." “At Unlocal, we represent immigrants fighting for their rights and their dignity. Palantir’s surveillance technology is a weapon against the very people we serve. When ICE has real-time access to aggregated data across government systems, it doesn’t just enable deportations, it destroys the trust our clients need to come forward, to seek legal help, to live without fear. We cannot build a just legal system on a foundation of mass surveillance,” said Tania Mattos, Executive Director, UnLocal. “Palantir’s tech helps ICE track, kidnap and deport immigrant New Yorkers. As ICE tears apart families across New York State and the country, it is unclear exactly how the Trump administration is using this technology. Across the country, everyday people responding to ICE violence are being surveilled and intimidated – sending a chilling message to people exercising their First Amendment rights and looking out for their neighbors. Public institutions in New York like NYC Health + Hospitals have reportedly entered into contracts with Palantir. As Palantir fuels these bad actions, it is imperative that all levels of government provide full transparency of how it is using this technology,” said Lovelie Tejada, Chief of Staff, New York Immigration Coalition. "As civil legal advocates and New Yorkers, we should all be concerned that the federal government is weaponizing Palantir against immigrant New Yorkers and increasing the surveillance state to target everyone, citizens too," said Benjamin Remy, Coordinating Senior Attorney in the Immigrant Protection Unit at New York Legal Assistance Group (NYLAG). "Palantir's shadow tech is deeply unaccountable to oversight and should concern everyone who believes in a right to privacy, but moreover, the federal government using this tech to hunt people and deport them erodes trust in due process and signals huge government overreach." ### Issues:CongressImmigration

Goldman Introduces Legislation to Require Food Delivery Apps to Disclose All Fees, Ban Surveillance Pricing

Position: Representative Goldman introduced legislation requiring food delivery apps to disclose all fees before checkout and prohibiting surveillance pricing practices that use personal data to set individualized prices.

Studies Find That Americans Pay Nearly 80% More When Using Delivery Apps Compared to Picking Orders up From Restaurants Themselves Washington, D.C. - U.S. Representative Dan Goldman (NY-10) introduced the Promoting Real-time Information on Cost Expenditure (PRICE) Act, legislation to mandate that food delivery apps disclose all fees and service charges prior to checkout and to ban these apps from engaging in exploitative surveillance pricing. These practices harm consumers by making it virtually impossible to comparison shop and by hindering competitive markets. “As anyone who has ordered food or grocery delivery lately knows – too often delivery apps surprise us with junk fees at checkout that inflate the total cost. Americans deserve to know what they’re paying for and shouldn’t be surprised by hidden fees. The PRICE Act would ensure that delivery apps disclose all costs up front and explain any fees so that consumers can shop confidently without unexpected charges at checkout,” said Representative Goldman. The PRICE Act requires delivery apps to show consumers the total running “all-in” price of their order as items are added to their carts. It also requires that the apps include, prior to checkout, a clear breakdown that prominently displays the ongoing total purchase amount, along with an explanation of each fee. The bill additionally bans food delivery apps from engaging in surveillance pricing, an exploitative pricing strategy where companies use personal data, including location, browsing history, device type, and shopping habits, to set individualized prices. This unfair practice can lead to higher prices for older adults, individuals with disabilities, and other people who are unable to pick up their orders themselves. Senator Ben Ray Luján leads companion legislation in the Senate. The PRICE Act is supported by the National Consumers League. Full text of the bill is available here. ### Issues:CongressSupporting Working FamiliesEconomy

Goldman, Hill Introduce Legislation to Protect Public Servants From Violence, Doxxing

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Dan Goldman (NY-10) and Rep. French Hill (AR-02) introduced the Providing Resources and Oversight to Ensure Confidentiality of Those who serve (PROTECT) Act to strengthen data security and to prevent targeted threats against public officials. The bill directs the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to develop and disseminate best practices for protecting the personally identifiable information of public servants across all levels of government. “In a time of rising political violence, bad actors are taking advantage of the wealth of online information to attack public figures,” said Rep. Goldman. “The bipartisan PROTECT Act will direct the DHS to provide guidance to public servants across government agencies with the best practices to protect themselves. Public servants should be able to serve those whom they represent while feeling safe and secure.” “Public servants sign up to better their country and communities. Unfortunately, more and more are becoming the targets of threats and harassment, and some have already been hurt, like my friend Majority Leader Steve Scalise,” said Rep Hill. “Others have been killed, as we saw in Minnesota with the horrific assassination of State Representative Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark. This past weekend, a would-be assassin targeted the president and administration officials. Yet while violence targeting politicians gets the most attention, this threat impacts public servants at every level, from local police officers and Border Patrol agents to county judges and game wardens. The PROTECT Act will give agencies at the state, local, and federal level the guidance they need to better protect the people who serve our communities.” Over the last ten years, public servants at every level of government have been increasingly targeted with violence, doxxing, and harassment enabled by the exposure of personal data, often in their own homes and communities. In 2017, House Majority Whip Steve Scalise and several colleagues were shot during a targeted attack at a congressional baseball practice in Alexandria, Virginia. In 2020, a gunman went to the home of federal Judge Esther Salas and killed her son, Daniel Anderl, who answered the door. In 2022, an armed man traveled to Justice Brett Kavanaugh's home intending to kill him after locating his address through public records. That same year, an intruder broke into the home of Speaker Nancy Pelosi and violently assaulted her husband. In 2025, an arsonist firebombed the official residence of Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro while he and his family slept inside. Also in 2025, Minnesota State Representative Melissa Hortman and her husband were assassinated in their home, and State Senator John Hoffman and his wife were shot by the same assailant the same night. In each case, the attacker knew where to find them. However, there is currently no standardized, government-wide approach to protecting this information. By leveraging DHS expertise, this bill ensures that federal agencies and state and local governments across the country have access to clear, actionable guidance to better safeguard sensitive data and protect the individuals who serve their communities. Specifically, the PROTECT Act: Requires DHS to develop and share guidance on best practices for handling personally identifiable information of government personnel. Recommends actions that officers, officials, employees, and contractors can take to protect themselves and their personal information. Disseminates guidance to federal, state, local, territorial, and tribal governments. ### Issues:Congress

Goldman Calls on REI to Return to Bargaining Table, Reach Fair Agreement With Unionized Workers

Position: Representatives call on REI to return to collective bargaining negotiations in good faith with unionized workers and refrain from union-busting tactics, citing obligations under the National Labor Relations Act.

WASHINGTON, DC — Representative Dan Goldman (NY-10) led 40 of his House colleagues in calling on REI Co-op to return to the bargaining table and negotiate in good faith, as required by federal law, to reach a fair collective bargaining agreement with unionized workers at stores across the country, including those at the flagship REI store in SoHo. The letter was co-led by Representatives Nikki Budzinski (IL-13), Donald Norcross (NJ-01), Mark Pocan (WI-02), Debbie Dingell (MI-06), and Steven Horsford (NV-04). “In our previous letter dated January 24, 2025, we urged REI to fulfill its obligations under the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) to negotiate a contract in good faith,” wrote the members. "We are concerned to hear from workers and constituents that more than a year later – and four years since the first union election – both parties appear no closer to reaching an agreement. "Impending cuts to worker benefits and starting hourly wages as a result of the impasse come at a time when American workers are already struggling with rising costs and access to healthcare,” they continued. "We also continue to hear concerns regarding previous company restructuring replacing experienced full-time employees with part-time and temporary employees. We reiterate that REI should refrain from engaging in union-busting tactics that are inconsistent with national policy encouraging collective bargaining and freedom of association under the NLRA.” Rep. Goldman is a longstanding advocate for workers’ rights and has previously pushed REI to negotiate a fair collective bargaining agreement with workers. Last year, he called on REI to commit to expeditiously negotiating a fair collective bargaining agreement with unionized employees across 10 of its stores, including its flagship SoHo store. Rep. Goldman is also a cosponsor of the Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act, which would strengthen federal laws that protect workers’ right to form and join unions and negotiate for higher wages and better benefits. The full text of the letter is available here or below: Chris Carr Chair, Board of Directors REI 1700 45th Street East Sumner, Washington 98390 We, the undersigned members of Congress, write to urge REI to return to the bargaining table and negotiate in good faith, as required by federal law, to reach a fair collective bargaining agreement with unionized workers at stores located in SoHo, New York; Berkeley, California; Cleveland, Ohio; Chicago, Illinois; Boston, Massachusetts; Durham, North Carolina; Bellingham, Washington; Maple Grove, Minnesota; Castleton, Indiana; Santa Cruz, California; and Greensboro, North Carolina. In our previous letter dated January 24, 2025, we urged REI to fulfill its obligations under the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) to negotiate a contract in good faith. We are concerned to hear from workers and constituents that more than a year later – and four years since the first union election – both parties appear no closer to reaching an agreement. The first contract offered by REI was voted down by 98.5% of participating voting union workers this past February, and the subsequent “last, best, and final offer” failed to bridge the divide between the parties, leading REI to declare an impasse. Impending cuts to worker benefits and starting hourly wages as a result of the impasse come at a time when American workers are already struggling with rising costs and access to healthcare. We also continue to hear concerns regarding previous company restructuring replacing experienced full-time employees with part-time and temporary employees. Lastly, we are troubled by reports that REI members are no longer able to attend annual member meetings, ask questions of the board, or nominate directors for consideration by the broader membership. We reiterate that REI should refrain from engaging in union-busting tactics that are inconsistent with national policy encouraging collective bargaining and freedom of association under the NLRA. Initial negotiations between both parties were productive and produced 25 tentative agreements. As such, we strongly encourage REI to reengage with these workers in good faith, in accordance with requirements under the NLRA, and reach a fair agreement that best serves all parties without further delay. We thank you for your attention to this important issue. ### Issues:CongressSupporting Working FamiliesEconomy

Goldman, Menendez, Pou Call on FIFA to Subsidize Astronomical Cost of MetLife Train Tickets

Washington, D.C. - Following reports that round-trip train tickets to MetLife Stadium during the World Cup will cost $150 - nearly 12 times the usual fare - U.S. Representatives Dan Goldman (NY-10), Rob Menendez (NJ-08), and Nellie Pou (NJ-09) are calling on the International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) to subsidize transit costs to ensure that the event remains accessible to fans. The members are demanding that FIFA work with New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill and New York Governor Kathy Hochul to reduce ticket prices as soon as possible. “According to FIFA’s own estimates reported last month, FIFA stands to generate revenues in excess of $11 billion from the 2026 World Cup. However, despite these anticipated profits, the association is not putting a single dollar toward transporting fans to the World Cup venue,” wrote the members. “We are confident that, like us, FIFA does not want to make the tournament games available only to the wealthy. Given the revenue that FIFA will generate from these games, it is incumbent on the organization to subsidize transportation costs to allow global citizens to take in the most popular sporting event in the world.” Nearly 20 million Americans rely on the transit services of New Jersey Transit and New York’s Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA). The World Cup is expected to bring an additional 1.2 million visitors to the area, putting additional strain on a transit system that is already heavily trafficked. The added cost of providing safe and efficient service to transport this volume of visitors will cost New Jersey Transit $48 million. As a result, and to ensure every day commuters are not subsidizing this additional round-trip service from New York City to the stadium, tickets to MetLife are expected to cost $150 per person. With limited alternative options to get to the stadium, the members are calling on FIFA to work with local officials and subsidize the cost of these tickets to ensure that all fans can access the stadium for an affordable price. The full text of the letter is available here or below: Mr. Gianni Infantino President Federation Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) FIFA Strasse 20, P.O. Box 8044 Zurich, Switzerland Dear Mr. Infantino: As citizens around the world eagerly await the opportunity to attend the first FIFA World Cup on U.S. soil in over 30 years, we write with concerns about the high costs associated with attending the games. In particular, the proposed transportation costs to attend a game at MetLife stadium – which will host eight tournament games, including the World Cup Final – are significantly higher than a typical ride to attend events at the venue. We write to urge FIFA to subsidize transit costs to ensure all fans can access the stadium for an affordable price. According to FIFA’s own estimates reported last month, FIFA stands to generate revenues in excess of $11 billion from the 2026 World Cup. Yet additional reporting indicates that your organization has cut $100 million from your operating budget for this summer’s World Cup. Much of the revenue comes from the profit generated by exceedingly expensive tickets, which are being sold to the highest bidder through dynamic pricing that has seen tickets for the final at MetLife stadium soar in excess of $10,000 per seat. However, despite these anticipated profits, the association is not putting a single dollar toward transporting fans to the World Cup venue. The New York-New Jersey metropolitan area is home to. However, according to the New York New Jersey (NYNJ) World Cup Host Committee, the World Cup is expected to bring an additional 1.2 million visitors to the area, putting further strain on a transit system that is already heavily trafficked. The added cost of providing safe and efficient service to transport this volume of visitors will cost New Jersey Transit $48 million. As a result, and to ensure every day commuters are not subsidizing this additional round-trip service from New York City to the stadium, tickets to MetLife are expected to cost $150 per person. We are confident that, like us, FIFA does not want to make the tournament games available only to the wealthy. While we are eager to welcome the tournament to New York and New Jersey, the tournament’s success depends on access to our transit infrastructure, the cost of which is becoming prohibitive for too many spectators. Given the revenue that FIFA will generate from these games, it is incumbent on the organization to subsidize transportation costs to allow global citizens to take in the most popular sporting event in the world. We remain committed to ensuring that World Cup 2026 is a huge success and are eager to collaborate with FIFA to help lower costs for travelers. We urge you to work with both Governor Sherrill and New York Governor Kathy Hochul to reduce transit ticket prices as soon as possible. ### Issues:In the DistrictSupporting Working FamiliesTransportation and InfrastructureEconomy

Goldman Statement on Climate Change Superfund Act Preemption

Position: Representative Goldman opposes federal legislation that would preempt New York's Climate Change Superfund Act, arguing that the oil and gas industry should be held financially accountable for pollution cleanup rather than shifting costs to taxpayers.

Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Representative Dan Goldman issued the following statement on the Trump Administration’s attempt to preempt New York’s Climate Change Superfund Act: “Climate change is an existential and urgent threat to the future of our planet. But instead of acknowledging this reality, Republicans in Congress are attempting to pass legislation to block New York’s Climate Change Superfund Act, state legislation that holds the oil and gas industry accountable for the pollution they caused. In New York, this would let big oil off the hook, instead passing the $3 billion cleanup price tag onto taxpayers. Republicans won’t spend a dollar to make life more affordable but always bend over backwards to help Big Oil. I will forcefully oppose any attempts to preempt the Climate Change Superfund Act, because New Yorkers will not foot the bill for the environmental harm caused by the oil and gas industry. My message is simple: clean up your own damn mess.” ### Issues:CongressIn the DistrictEnvironmental Justice and Climate Resiliency

Goldman, Wyden, Velázquez Demand Answers on ICE Use of Palantir-developed Technologies to Fuel Mass Surveillance

Position: The lawmakers express concern about DHS and ICE use of Palantir-developed data analytics and surveillance technologies in combination with facial recognition, social media monitoring, and other tools, arguing these systems enable mass surveillance that may target U.S. citizens engaged in lawful protest and constitutionally protected activities without adequate safeguards.

Washington, D.C. - U.S. Representatives Dan Goldman and Nydia Velázquez and Senator Ron Wyden led 30 lawmakers in demanding answers from ICE and DHS about their ongoing use of Palantir-developed technologies to collect Americans’ personal data and fuel a mass surveillance ecosystem. Public reporting regarding DHS’ data analytics tools and software has raised serious concerns about Palantir-developed technologies being used to compile, aggregate, and analyze large volumes of personal data and information. Reporting further indicates that DHS has deployed a range of surveillance technologies that are provided by multiple private contractors. This includes facial recognition systems developed by Clearview AI, social media monitoring and analysis tools produced by PenLink, stingray technology from suppliers such as L3Harris, and cellphone surveillance technologies built by Paragon Solutions. These tools contribute to a mass surveillance ecosystem that appears to operate in conjunction with Palantir-developed platforms and ultimately support enforcement operations conducted by DHS, some of which target U.S. citizens. “The combination of facial recognition tools, social media surveillance, and large-scale data aggregation systems and applications raise serious concerns about the operational use of personally identifiable information that belongs to individuals who are not suspected of any wrongdoing. Specifically, these technologies are seemingly being weaponized against citizens, journalists, and individuals engaged in constitutionally protected activities, which include lawful assembly and protest,” wrote the lawmakers. Goldman is demanding that DHS provide information about: All databases, data analytics programs, and applications currently being utilized by the Department of Homeland Security All currently active and prior contracts between DHS or any DHS component and Palantir technologies Government and/or commercial datasets and information implemented into Palantir-developed systems or data applications utilized by DHS for the purpose of immigration enforcement Safeguards in place to limit the retention of data and to address data privacy concerns Any data that DHS has collected about individuals peacefully observing, documenting or protesting immigration enforcement operations DHS’ use of facial recognition tools during immigration enforcement operations All private contractors that provide data surveillance or analytics technologies to DHS The letter was also signed by Reps. Adriano Espaillat (NY-13), Greg Casar (TX-35), Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (NY-14), Jasmine Crockett (TX-30), Hank Johnson (GA-04), Eleanor Holmes Norton (DC-AL), Shri Thanedar (MI-13), April McClain Delaney (MD-06), Maxine Dexter (OR-03), Danny David (IL-07), Sara Jacobs (CA-51), Rashida Tlaib (MI-12), Yvette Clarke (NY-09), Nanette Barragán (CA-44), Debbie Dingell (MI-06), Chellie Pingree (ME-01), Melanie Stansbury (NM-01), Jonathan Jackson (IL-01), Julie Johnson (TX-32), Lateefah Simon (CA-12), Brittany Pettersen (CO-07), John Garamendi (CA-08), Ted Lieu (CA-36), John Larson (CT-01), Angie Craig (MN-02), Jimmy Gomez (CA-34), Robin Kelly (IL-02), Gabe Abo (RI-01), Robert Menendez (NJ-08), and Al Green (TX-09). The full text of the letter is available here or below: Dear Secretary Mullin and Acting Director Lyons: We write to you to demand answers regarding the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS or Department) use of surveillance and data analytics technologies developed by Palantir Technologies that are being utilized to fuel the Trump Administration’s immigration enforcement operations. Public reporting regarding DHS’ data analytics tools and software raise serious concerns about Palantir-developed technologies being used to compile, aggregate, and analyze large volumes of personal data and information. These data-compiling systems reportedly allow DHS personnel to link individual profiles to addresses, phone numbers, devices, and other identifying information across multiple datasets in order to generate leads and identify potential locations of persons sought for immigration enforcement actions. Even more troubling, Palantir-developed tools are not the only technologies being deployed by your department to fulfill the administration’s mass deportation campaign and daily arrest quotas. Public reporting further indicates that DHS has deployed a range of surveillance technologies that are provided by multiple private contractors. This includes facial recognition systems developed by Clearview AI, social media monitoring and analysis tools produced by PenLink, stingray technology from suppliers such as L3Harris, and cellphone surveillance technologies built by Paragon Solutions. These tools contribute to a mass surveillance ecosystem that appears to operate in conjunction with Palantir-developed platforms and ultimately support enforcement operations conducted by DHS, some of which target U.S. citizens. During the recent so-called Operation Metro Surge in Minnesota, immigration agents used facial recognition technology and other cellphone monitoring tools in public, including instances in which agents scanned the faces of individuals who were either observing or protesting enforcement activities. In documented encounters, individuals who were subject to these scans — and who were later confirmed to be U.S. citizens — reported that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents informed them they were being recorded using facial recognition technology. These reports are supported by sworn testimony in a federal lawsuit in Oregon which revealed that ICE agents under oath acknowledged the use of a surveillance application called Elite which assists enforcement operations by identifying neighborhoods and geographical areas where individuals with immigration histories may be located. According to the court testimony, the Elite application was described as functioning “kind of like Google Maps” by displaying where individuals are likely to be located. However, its reliability can be questionable. The agent testified that, “the app could say 100 percent, and it's wrong. The person doesn't live there. And so it's not accurate. It's -- it's a tool that we use that gives you a probability, but there's never -- there's no such thing as 100 percent.” The Court also inquired about where the application pulls its data from, to which the agent testified that, “It pulls from all kinds of sources. Like, it was -- it's a newer app that was actually given to us in ICE.” The combination of facial recognition tools, social media surveillance, and large-scale data aggregation systems and applications raise serious concerns about the operational use of personally identifiable information that belongs to individuals who are not suspected of any wrongdoing. Specifically, these technologies are seemingly being weaponized against citizens, journalists, and individuals engaged in constitutionally protected activities, which include lawful assembly and protest. Despite these reports, both former Secretary Noem and Acting ICE Director Lyons stated in their testimonies in Congressional hearings that DHS is/was not maintaining a database: In a House Homeland Security Committee hearing on February 10, 2026, Acting ICE Director Todd M. Lyons was asked about reports that DHS was building or maintaining a database tracking U.S. citizens after video circulated of an ICE agent telling an individual that they would be added to a “little database,” Lyons responded, “I can’t speak for that individual … but I can assure you that there is no database that’s tracking United States citizens.” In a U.S. Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs hearing on February 12, 2026, Acting ICE Director Todd M. Lyons was again asked about DHS maintaining a database of “any kind” which can include facial recognition information, license plate information, addresses, or similar data, Lyons responded, “we don’t have a database.” In a House Judiciary Committee hearing on March 4, 2026, Secretary Noem was asked whether DHS was creating a database of protesters. After being shown a video of an ICE officer saying he would add someone to a “nice little database,” and that the individual interacting with the office would now be considered a “domestic terrorist,” Noem stated, “we’re not creating a database.” Congress has a clear and important role in exercising its oversight responsibility to ensure that use of contractor-developed data technologies complies with all relevant federal law while respecting applicable constitutional protections. The reported use of these technologies and their current use raise significant questions about how DHS is using Palantir-developed tools and what safeguards exist, if any, to prevent the misuse and collection of sensitive personal information. Accordingly, we demand answers to the following questions and requests no later than Friday, April 24th, 2026: Please identify and describe all databases, data analytics programs, and applications currently being utilized by the Department of Homeland Security and any and of its components —including Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Customs and Border Protection (CBP)— to support immigration enforcement operations. For each database or information/data system identified, please indicate whether it is developed or maintained by Palantir Technologies or any other private contractor. Please provide a complete list of all currently active and prior contracts between DHS or any DHS component and Palantir technologies since January 1, 2020. For each contract listed, please include the contract value, performance period, and the specific tasks, applications, or data information systems that were developed or supported directly by Palantir technologies. What government and/or commercial datasets and information, if any, are implemented into Palantir-developed systems or data applications utilized by DHS for the purpose of immigration enforcement? What new policies, if any, has DHS enacted to address the concerns raised by the the DHS Inspector General report entitled, “CBP, ICE, and Secret Service Did Not Adhere to Privacy Policies or Develop Sufficient Policies Before Procuring and Using Commercial Telemetry Data,” which outlined, “eight recommendations aimed at improving policies and internal controls related to the use of commercial telemetry data.” Do any DHS data analytics systems, software, or applications —including those developed by Palantir and other private contractors/companies—collect or retain personally identifiable information that belong to U.S. citizens? If so, please describe the type of information that is collected, and the duration in which such data and information is retained. What legal authorities does DHS currently rely on to collect and/or retain such data? What safeguards, if any, are in place to limit the retention of such data and to address data privacy concerns? Does DHS currently use facial recognition tools during immigration enforcement operations? If so, please provide information related to any contracts with vendors or private contractors that develop or supply tools for this purpose. Please describe how and when facial recognition data is stored and whether such data is retained, and for how long it is retained. Please also describe any instances of false positives or mistaken identification that resulted from the use of these technologies. In the process of conducting immigration enforcement operations, has DHS collected or stored or otherwise processed information about individuals peacefully observing, documenting or protesting immigration enforcement operations? If so, please describe the data that was collected and the circumstances that warranted such collection or processing of personally identifiable information. Please provide a comprehensive report about the use of the data analytics and immigration enforcement application known as Elite including its purpose, the categories of data and information that is processed by the application, and the current number of DHS officials authorized to use such application to inform their work. Please include all related contract information that led to the creation, development, and use of Elite. Please provide a list of all private contractors that provide data surveillance or analytics technologies to DHS. For each contractor listed, please provide the technology that is/was developed or supplied, and which DHS personnel are currently authorized to use said technology. Please provide any relevant memos, guidance, or internal DHS policies that govern the retention, use, and/or processing of data contained by these DHS data analytics programs and applications. Has the Department conducted assessments, internal or otherwise, regarding the use of Palantir-developed systems and data technologies and other contractor-provided technologies? If so, please provide any documentation regarding these assessments. If not, will you commit to conducting an internal audit and assessment within the next 90 days regarding the use of these data technologies? ### Issues:Civil Rights, LGBTQIA+ Rights, and Combating HateCongressImmigration

Goldman Presents $250,000 Federal Grant to Grand Street Settlement

Funding Will Create A Mentorship Program For High School-Aged Youth In The Lower East Side Initiative Will Help Reduce Violence, Support Local Law Enforcement New York, N.Y. - Today, U.S. Representative Dan Goldman presented a $250,000 federal grant to Grand Street Settlement for their new Justice Mentoring Initiative. Grand Street serves over 18,500 New Yorkers throughout the city through early childhood, youth, and older adult programs. The federal funding that Rep. Goldman secured will allow Grand Street to pilot the Justice Mentoring Initiative, a program that will engage a cohort of high school-aged youth in a nine-month long program at Grand Street’s Best Buy Teen Tech Center in order to deter them from becoming involved in crime. Participants will plan community-wide events for their peers, engage in one-on-one mentorship, and learn skills in coding, Photoshop, and music production. Rep. Goldman requested and secured funding for the project, which was included in a package of bills to fund the federal government. Goldman secured $13,756,000 for 15 community projects in NY-10 in the FY 2026 appropriations process. Rep. Goldman was joined by CEO of Grand Street Settlement Robert Cordero, Manhattan Borough President Brad Hoylman-Sigal, Council Member Harvey Epstein, Assemblymember Grace Lee, and program participants. “By developing innovative programs like the Justice Mentoring Initiative, Grand Street Settlement is not only helping our young people thrive but also investing in the future of our community and city,” said Rep. Goldman. “I am proud to have secured this $250,000 grant and will continue working to bring federal dollars to successful programs like this one in our district.” "Gun violence among young people continues to rise throughout New York City and especially the communities we serve at Grand Street Settlement. We know from first-hand experience that investing in youth programs keeps our children and teens safe, engaged, and preparing for their future. We're grateful to Representative Goldman for taking action and partnering with us on this deeply important issue,” said Robert Cordero, CEO of Grand Street Settlement. "Many of our youth participants have major challenges in their lives that make it hard for them to see a better path. Our afterschool programs help them realize and achieve their potential by providing social-emotional support, career coaching, and mentorship that allows them to thrive,” said Maurice Rawls, Deputy Director of Manhattan Youth Programs at Grand Street Settlement. “From the Lower East Side to East Harlem, organizations like Grand Street Settlement are helping keep Manhattan’s young people safe, supported, and on track. This federal investment will expand mentorship opportunities that steer students away from violence and toward brighter futures. I’m grateful to Congressman Goldman for delivering these resources to Manhattan communities that need them most,” said Manhattan Borough President Brad Hoylman-Sigal. ### Issues:CongressIn the DistrictEducation

After Trump Admin Admits to Improper Use of ICE Memo to Justify Immigration Court Arrests, Goldman Demands Answers and Accountability

Position: Rep. Goldman opposes the Trump Administration's use of ICE enforcement at immigration court facilities and calls for accountability for improper arrests. He advocates for legislation prohibiting DHS arrests at immigration courts and demands disciplinary action against responsible officials.

Washington, D.C. - U.S. Representative Dan Goldman is demanding answers and accountability from the Trump Administration following the revelation that it improperly used a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) memo to justify immigration court arrests. The Department of Justice’s (DOJ) extraordinary admission in federal court filings indicates that it relied on erroneous information to justify courthouse arrests conducted by ICE. In these filings, the DOJ acknowledges that an ICE memorandum from 2025 “does not and has never applied to civil immigration enforcement actions in or near Executive Office for Immigration Review” immigration courts, which includes 26 Federal Plaza. “This astounding admission must not be treated as a minor clerical error but rather as a total breakdown of legal integrity and accountability that must be met with serious consequences,” wrote Rep. Goldman. “According to the filing, the DOJ indicates that this ‘regrettable’ mistake ‘appears to have occurred because of agency attorney error.’ This mistake is hardly regrettable; it is an egregious and seemingly intentional decision to ignore ICE policy and procedure that has resulted in tens of thousands of arrests the administration agrees should never have taken place.” Rep. Goldman is demanding the DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin and ICE Acting Director Todd Lyons provide a full account of all arrests, detentions, and deportations by immigration court facility, as well as the current status of each individual that was arrested and detained at or near immigration court facilities. He is also calling for immediate disciplinary action, up to and including immediate termination, against any and all DHS employees who knowingly concealed the immigration court exemption from the 2025 ICE Guidance, or permitted the DOJ to misrepresent this guidance to a federal court. Rep. Goldman has consistently fought to protect immigrants who are pursuing lawful pathways to migrate to the United States and attending their court-ordered appearances from being targeted for arrests by the Trump Administration. He leads the Immigration Court Due Process Protection Act, legislation that would prohibit DHS officers or agents from arresting or detaining an individual that is physically present at an Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR) immigration court facility for the purpose of attending or participating in a hearing. These protections would extend to individuals whose immigration case is still active and has not resulted in a final order of removal. The full text of the letter is available here or below: Dear Secretary Mullin and Acting Director Lyons: I write to you regarding the Department of Justice’s (DOJ) extraordinary admission in federal court filings indicating that it relied on erroneous information to justify courthouse arrests conducted by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). In the filings, the DOJ acknowledges that an ICE memorandum dated May 27, 2025 (“2025 ICE Guidance"), “does not and has never applied to civil immigration enforcement actions in or near Executive Office for Immigration Review (“EOIR”) immigration courts.” Shockingly, the government has admitted that these courthouse arrests – which have been occurring nationwide since at least May 2025 and before the guidance was issued – violated its own stated policies and procedures. According to the filing, the DOJ indicates that this “regrettable” mistake “appears to have occurred because of agency attorney error.” This mistake is hardly regrettable; it is an egregious and seemingly intentional decision to ignore ICE policy and procedure that has resulted in tens of thousands of arrests the administration agrees should never have taken place. This astounding admission must not be treated as a minor clerical error but rather as a total breakdown of legal integrity and accountability that must be met with serious consequences. For nearly a year, the Trump administration has been carrying out its mass deportation agenda by specifically targeting individuals who are following proper procedures and pursuing lawful pathways – such as asylum – through their immigration court proceedings. This practice was so obviously contrary to representations by the President and others that the “worst of the worst” would be targeted, but also undermined our immigration laws and basic due process. Last year, I introduced the Immigration Due Process Protection Act to prohibit this practice. In December, former Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem further admitted in a hearing before the House Committee on Homeland Security that asylum was “a lawful pathway” to immigrate to the United States and that any deportations of asylum applicants were therefore illegal. Despite the 2025 ICE Guidance and the former Secretary’s knowledge, ICE has targeted individuals who, in good faith, were following the rules by attending required court appearances when they were improperly detained. Many have been wrongfully deported. Accordingly, I demand that DHS and ICE take the following actions and respond to the following questions: Provide to Congress any memos, emails, letters or other analysis of the rationale underlying the conclusion that the May 27, 2025 memorandum does not apply to immigration court arrests. Please include a timeline that specifies when this determination was made and by whom, and who was informed of this determination. Take immediate disciplinary action, up to and including immediate termination, against any and all DHS employees who knowingly concealed the immigration court exemption from the 2025 ICE Guidance, or permitted the DOJ to misrepresent this guidance to a federal court. Provide a detailed accounting of all arrests conducted at or near immigration courthouses since the hidden memo was issued, including the current status of those detainees. Provide a detailed accounting of all arrests, detentions and deportations by immigration court facility, as well as the current status of each individual that was arrested and detained at or near immigration court facilities since May 1, 2025. In addition to these requests, I am requesting an in-person briefing with DHS and ICE leadership to address and discuss this serious matter directly. Please coordinate with my staff so we can determine mutual availability and meet as soon as possible. Please respond to these requests no later than April 3, 2026. ### Issues:CongressCriminal Justice ReformImmigration