Our team consists of independent journalists and researchers dedicated to documenting and researching DHS enforcement encounters. We collaborate with human rights organizations but operate independently to maintain unbiased information and editorial integrity.

No. Killed by ICE is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to any government agency, including U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), Customs and Border Protection (CBP), or the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). We are an independent, non-governmental project.

Our platform encourages informed advocacy, public education, and calls for policy changes to prevent further tragedies. We believe that transparency about enforcement-related deaths is essential for meaningful reform and justice for affected families and communities.

We share detailed records of deaths linked to ICE and Border Patrol custody to raise awareness and support justice. Our database includes documented incidents involving DHS enforcement use-of-force, in-custody deaths, and other fatalities connected to immigration enforcement operations.

We rely on credible sources including official reports, news coverage, legal documents, and community accounts to ensure accuracy and transparency. Our team verifies information through multiple independent sources and adheres to rigorous journalistic standards to maintain reliability.

While our database is extensive, it may not include every incident due to reporting limitations, lack of public documentation, and data availability. Some cases may go unreported or lack sufficient verification to include. We continuously work to expand our coverage as new information becomes available.

No. The information provided on this site is for journalistic, educational, and research purposes only. It should not be used as a substitute for official government records or relied upon for legal proceedings. Always consult official sources and qualified legal professionals for matters requiring verified official documentation.

You can help advance our mission by spreading awareness about these issues, supporting advocacy campaigns, or participating in community organizing efforts. Visit our See Something, Say Something page if you have information about an incident, or explore our Community Organizing section to get involved.

Our records and resources are updated regularly—typically once or twice per month—as new verified information becomes available from reliable sources. Major developments may be reflected more quickly when circumstances warrant.

We recommend bookmarking our Incident Database and checking back periodically for updates. You can also follow our parent organization GTKYF on Facebook for broader updates on our advocacy work.