The ICE List: Building a Public Record of U.S. Immigration Enforcement
Independent documentation plays a critical role in democratic accountability—especially when government actions are opaque, contested, or difficult to verify in real time. The ICE List Wiki is an emerging public project designed to preserve, structure, and verify information about federal immigration enforcement activity across the United States.
Supported by reader contributions and volunteer researchers, the project aims to create a durable public record that can be used by journalists, researchers, advocates, and communities directly impacted by enforcement actions.
What Is the ICE List Wiki?
The ICE List Wiki is a public, verifiable database documenting immigration enforcement activity in the United States. Rather than functioning as a news outlet or advocacy platform, it operates as a structured evidence repository.
The wiki documents:
Enforcement incidents
Federal and local agencies
Identified agents and officers
Detention facilities
Enforcement vehicles
Legal authorities such as 287(g) agreements
Each entry is timestamped, sourced, and organized to allow cross-referencing and long-term analysis. Information is clearly labeled as verified or unverified, with updates applied as new documentation becomes available.
The project was created by Crust News and remains in active development, with data standards and navigation still being refined.
How the Data Is Used
The ICE List Wiki is designed for public use with attribution. Its structured format allows users to:
Track enforcement patterns across time and geography
Identify repeat agencies, jurisdictions, or contractors
Contextualize individual incidents within broader enforcement strategies
Preserve evidence that might otherwise disappear from public view
Journalists, legal researchers, and advocacy organizations already rely on similar documentation models when investigating detention conditions, use of force, and policy outcomes.
Featured Documentation: Agents and Incidents
The wiki highlights individual profiles and incidents to illustrate how documentation works in practice.
Example: Featured Agent
Timothy Donahue (CBP, Illinois) Identified through public reporting and FOIA-linked records, Donahue is documented as participating in an interior enforcement operation in the Chicago area, including an October 31, 2025 incident in Evanston involving the alleged assault of a handcuffed individual following a vehicle crash.
Example: Featured Incident
Killing of Silverio Villegas González September 12, 2025 — Franklin Park, Illinois
ICE agents fatally shot Silverio Villegas González during an enforcement operation. While ICE stated the shooting was justified due to a vehicle-related threat, body-worn camera footage, witness testimony, and independent reporting have raised questions about the official account. The incident page compiles all available evidence and sources in one place.
Staying Informed and Staying Safe
Beyond documentation, the ICE List Wiki includes educational resources intended to help the public understand enforcement practices and respond safely and lawfully. These include:
Know-Your-Rights guidance
How to record incidents responsibly
What information is useful for verification
How to recognize ICE vehicles and plainclothes patterns
Explanations of ICE, CBP, HSI, ERO, and 287(g) agreements
These resources are written to emphasize accuracy, legality, and personal safety, not confrontation.
Verification Standards and Responsible Contribution
A core principle of the project is verification over speed.
Claims must be supported by public records, media reporting, video, or documentation
Unverified information is clearly labeled
Speculation, harassment, and unsupported allegations are not published
Contributors are encouraged to submit factual, specific information and to prioritize evidence quality. The project also maintains operational security (OPSEC) guidelines for volunteers.
Why Projects Like This Exist
Public oversight depends on access to information. When enforcement actions occur rapidly, across jurisdictions, and with limited transparency, documentation becomes essential—not only for immediate reporting, but for historical record, legal review, and policy analysis.
The ICE List Wiki exists because records disappear, narratives change, and accountability often arrives late—if at all. Preserving evidence in real time helps ensure that facts remain accessible long after headlines fade.
Supporting Independent Documentation
This project is sustained by readers and volunteers. Donations help keep the platform online, independent, and free from institutional influence.
If this work matters to you, consider supporting projects that preserve public records and evidence in the public interest.
Disclaimer
The ICE List Wiki presents sourced information for documentation and research purposes. Inclusion in the database does not imply legal guilt. Pages may be updated as additional verified information becomes available.