ICE In My Area is a community-driven alert network that allows people to report and monitor Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) activity in real time. The platform collects reports of enforcement sightings and publishes them so local residents, families, organizers, and rapid-response volunteers can prepare and respond quickly.
Immigration enforcement often relies on surprise and confusion. Raids frequently occur early in the morning or at workplaces where workers have little ability to communicate quickly. By sharing sightings publicly, the platform helps communities warn neighbors, notify legal aid groups, and activate support systems before people are isolated inside the detention process.
This tool is especially useful for:
• rapid response community networks
• immigrant family preparedness planning
• legal observers and advocates
• mutual aid organizers
• local community safety groups
For families, even minutes matter. A warning allows people to contact attorneys, gather documentation, arrange childcare, and avoid being forced into legal decisions without counsel.
For organizers, the data also reveals patterns — repeated enforcement in specific neighborhoods, workplace targeting, or coordinated operations — which can help communities push for oversight and legal accountability.