Is Your Relative Missing from the ICE Locator?

Associated Press reported that ICE stopped displaying detainees with final removal orders in its locator on September 15. Read the AP report.

According to The Washington Post, ICE neither confirmed nor denied the change.

For families searching for a loved one, our recommendation is to avoid drawing firm conclusions from a search with no results. Seek direct confirmation and keep a record of the steps you take.

What families can do

• Gather the full name, date of birth, country of birth, and A-number, if available.
• Record when and where the detention occurred and the time of the last contact.
• Save dated screenshots of searches and copies of immigration documents.
• If you receive a call, ask for the facility’s name and how to communicate again.
• Share this information with an immigration attorney as soon as possible.

A search does not replace a case review

EOIR’s case information system provides certain details about court proceedings; it is not a detainee locator. Notices issued by the court or BIA are the official case determinations. Check EOIR.

A legal consultation should begin with the available documents: what order exists, which applications or motions are pending, and which dates require attention. Do not wait to assemble a perfect file before seeking guidance.