Why We Name Individuals

Every institution is made up of people. Bureaucracy shields individuals from scrutiny by dispersing responsibility across forms, departments, and procedures. But systems do not operate on their own. Every deportation involves paperwork signed by a person. Every assault inside a detention center happens under someone’s watch. Every child taken from their family passes through the hands of specific officers.

We name names to:

• Expose those who participate in systemic harm
• Challenge the myth of faceless institutions
• Break the cycle of abuse and cover-up
• Provide documentation for the public, legal teams, journalists, and families

What We Don’t Do

We do not publish personal addresses, phone numbers, or information unrelated to someone’s public or institutional role. We do not target family members. We do not fabricate links or include unverified claims. We do not use this project to settle personal scores.

But What If They Were Just Doing Their Job?

So were the people who ran every prison, every camp, every colonial checkpoint in history. “Just doing your job” is not an ethical defense. Participation in a violent system is still participation. When a job involves violating human rights, hiding behind the uniform is not enough.

We do not claim that everyone named is equally culpable. But silence protects the worst actors. Transparency threatens them. We believe that threat is necessary.

If You Are Named

You have the right to dispute your entry. Visit our Takedown & Correction page. If you’ve left the agency, changed careers, or want to speak out, you can. The door isn’t closed. But history will not protect you just because your supervisor did.

Our Position

Naming names is not harassment. It is documentation. It is not revenge. It is record-keeping. The harm is not the publication. The harm is what was done, and what continues to be done, under the shield of state power.

We are done pretending this system is invisible. So are the people inside it.

Where the Names Come From

We use a wide range of public sources to confirm identities:

• FOIA responses
• Government employment databases
• Court filings and case documents
• News investigations
• Agency directories and public rosters
• LinkedIn profiles, press releases, and job postings
• Photos, videos, and eyewitness accounts

We cross-reference these sources before listing someone. One source is rarely enough. We look for patterns, corroboration, and connection to specific actions.

What Counts as a Public Role

We publish information only on individuals acting in a public, contracted, or institutional capacity. This includes:

• ICE agents and officers
• Detention center guards and supervisors
• Deportation officers and field directors
• ICE-aligned attorneys
• Private contractors hired to detain, surveil, or transport immigrants

We do not publish:

• Home addresses
• Personal phone numbers
• Family members
• Individuals whose connection to enforcement can’t be verified

How We Label Entries

• Confirmed — Multiple trusted sources, clear role and action
• Alleged — Limited sourcing or in-progress verification
• Under Review — Awaiting confirmation but flagged for relevance

All entries are subject to dispute and correction. We welcome feedback from the public, especially if someone is misidentified or wrongly included.

Facial Recognition

In some cases, facial recognition is used to confirm identity — not to uncover it. We only use this tool when matching against publicly available photos of agents, court appearances, or media coverage. We never run recognition against photos of migrants or private citizens.

Why This Matters

This list is not about shame. It is about accountability. When someone chooses to enforce violent policy, their name becomes part of the public record. The system protects anonymity. We don’t.

If you want to challenge an entry, visit the Takedown & Correction page.

For General Questions

Use the contact form on the site or email us at:
[icelistcd@pm.me]

We check mail regularly, but we prioritize time-sensitive reports and security concerns.

For Secure or Anonymous Tips

Use ProtonMail or Tutanota to contact us directly. You can also send files using:

• OnionShare
• SecureDrop (if your organization has access)
• Encrypted files via email (PGP key coming soon)

Do not submit tips via social media. Do not send anything from a work device or school account.

For Press

Journalists are welcome to contact us. We’ll respond depending on the nature of the request. Be clear about your intent, outlet, and deadline.

For Legal Requests

Takedown and correction requests must follow the process outlined on the Takedown & Correction page. Anything outside that process will be ignored.

If You Are at Risk

If you’re undocumented, a former detainee, or facing active ICE threats — contact us anonymously. We will never share your identity. Use a secure email or contact an advocacy group you trust to connect with us.

This project exists to expose power, not harm vulnerable people. We take that seriously. So should you.

The ICE List is a public archive of ICE agents, collaborators, detention facilities, private contractors, and the systems behind U.S. immigration enforcement. It exists to document names, track patterns, and hold institutions accountable.

Is this legal?

Yes. All information is sourced from public records, news reports, legal filings, FOIA documents, or verified submissions. The First Amendment protects the right to publish public-interest information about public officials and institutions.

Are you doxxing people?

No. We do not publish private addresses, phone numbers, or family details. We publish workplace affiliations, government roles, and actions taken in public capacity. If an ICE agent arrests someone in the street, that is not private conduct.

Why are you doing this?

Because the U.S. government relies on secrecy and silence to commit harm. The more invisible the system, the less accountable it becomes. This project exists to name names, expose infrastructure, and prevent history from being buried.

What if someone is wrongly listed?

We have a takedown and correction process. Anyone can submit a correction request with evidence. We don’t guarantee removal, but we review every claim seriously.

Can I submit something anonymously?

Yes. Anonymity is protected. We review all submissions before publishing, but you do not need to identify yourself to contribute.

How do you verify submissions?

We check against public sources, cross-reference names, and label entries clearly: Confirmed, Alleged, or Under Review. We do not publish wild claims without verification.

Can ICE shut this down?

Not without violating constitutional protections. They can try. They won’t succeed.

How can I help?

Check out the How You Can Help and Volunteer Roles pages. There’s always something you can do.

Is this connected to a larger group?

Not officially. We collaborate with legal workers, journalists, researchers, and activists. This is a grassroots project. It belongs to everyone who refuses to stay silent.

Where can I learn more?

Start with the About the ICE List page. Then dive into the names, facilities, crimes, and programs. This system isn’t hidden. It’s just never been mapped like this before.

OSINT Researchers

Open-source investigators help build the backbone of the ICE List.

• Identify agents through public records, LinkedIn, facial recognition, court filings
• Cross-reference names with facility rosters, news coverage, and government databases
• Document timelines of involvement, transfers, and promotions

Document Wranglers

We receive FOIAs, court documents, internal memos, contracts, and more. These need to be sorted, summarized, and uploaded.

• Extract key names, dates, locations
• Tag relevant crimes, agents, and programs
• Create source pages with links and embedded evidence

Translators

We need everything translated — profiles, reports, disclaimers, and key cases.

• Spanish, Arabic, Haitian Creole, Tagalog, and others are especially needed
• Legal and technical familiarity is helpful but not required

Writers & Editors

Help write and refine case summaries, facility profiles, and crime breakdowns.

• Reframe bureaucratic documents into public warnings
• Clean up crowdsourced entries
• Keep the tone sharp and accurate

Technical Volunteers

Help improve the site’s infrastructure and tools.

• Wiki formatting and category setup
• WordPress management and plugin support
• Data visualization, search filters, secure submission forms

Outreach & Mobilization

Get the ICE List into the hands of those who need it.

• Create flyers, shareable graphics, toolkits
• Coordinate with legal groups, advocacy orgs, and immigrant networks
• Monitor local raids and help direct traffic to relevant pages

Moderation & Review

Maintain the integrity of the list.

• Vet submissions
• Flag bad actors
• Resolve page disputes and coordinate takedown requests

If you’re unsure where you fit, that’s fine. Tell us what you can do, and we’ll plug you in.

Submit Information

Have you encountered an ICE agent, worked inside a detention center, or witnessed a raid? Do you have footage, documents, or names that need to be public? You can submit:

• Agent identities (name, photo, badge number)
• Facility-level abuse (neglect, assault, retaliation)
• FOIA records, contracts, court filings
• Evidence of raids, arrests, or surveillance

Anonymous submissions are welcome. Fabricated submissions are not. Every report is reviewed.

Help Build the Database

We need help expanding and refining the network of agents, facilities, contractors, and programs.

• Research agents through open-source methods (OSINT)
• Find facility histories, contracts, and linked deaths
• Add context to raids, lawsuits, protests, and removals
• Organize and categorize public documents

If you’re good at pattern recognition, data sorting, or just going down rabbit holes, we need you.

Translate, Verify, Maintain

Language should not be a barrier to justice. We want this information accessible across languages and platforms.

• Translate pages into Spanish, Arabic, Haitian Creole, Tagalog, and more
• Fact-check submitted claims
• Monitor broken links and outdated profiles

Distribute the Work

We are not here to hoard information. We want it to spread.

• Share profiles and articles
• Print flyers, posters, or stickers
• Embed data into other platforms or community tools
• Get this information into the hands of people facing deportation and raids

Support the Project

If you can’t volunteer, you can still help.

• Fund hosting and security costs
• Donate research tools and subscriptions
• Signal-boost updates, cases, and calls for help

We are not waiting for permission. We are not asking for access. This project runs on rage, memory, and solidarity. If you’re ready to work, there’s always something to do.

When an elderly woman is ripped from her home after decades in this country, we name the agent who processed the order. When a child dies in a cold concrete cell, we expose the warden who ignored medical pleas. When a private company cashes in on misery, we show who signed the check. This is not abstract. This is not historic. This is happening right now, in the shadows of courthouses and airports and parking lots across the country.

ICE is not broken. It is functioning exactly as designed. It is a weapon. It is a regime built on fear, paperwork, and silence. And like any regime, it relies on the illusion that no one is watching, no one is naming names, and no one is keeping track.

That illusion ends here. We publish what they won’t. We connect the dots they bury. Every page is a threat to impunity. Every documented name is one step closer to justice.

We are not neutral. We are not polite. We are not balanced. We are accurate. And we are done pretending that the United States is anything less than a violent, carceral empire.

This is not just a database. This is a reckoning.