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Yeah, breaking from norms is always difficult, because everyone can point out all the new problems, and very few have any solutions.
Paintballs might work, giving strong leads on home location. This might be turned around on protesters though, and using a weapon near ICE is risky especially once they know why.
I'm not sure the courts could even follow through on a suite at this point though. Acting while ICE is acting might be the best method, which is just escalation. An important thing to prepare for, but is there a smarter way?
Air tags on vehicles? Reading the MAC address of cell phones and looking for them at local shops? Hacking google location data? Following agents with drones?
The bigger problem is an effective movement requires some organisation, and USers are so segregated by cars that they only socialize outside their friend circle on moderated social media. A movement of this nature would be stamped out before reaching enough eyes to begin. Non-surveillance messaging is becomming more common, but building a group is still difficult.
It's not an easy question...
Excellent response and I share your sentiments. I think you're doing more thought than most people and we need more of this. It's difficult and nuanced, but the only sensible way. I'd just be echoing your thoughts by responding further.