Question 1

What is ICE Audit?

Accepted Answer

ICE Audit is a free public resource that tracks U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) budget spending, lawsuit settlements, contractor payments, and court cases. We aggregate publicly available data to promote transparency and accountability.

Question 2

Where does ICE Audit get its data?

Accepted Answer

Our data comes from official public sources including USASpending.gov for contractor payments, Court Listener for federal court cases, the Federal Register for regulatory documents, and Congress.gov for legislative activity.

Question 3

How much has ICE paid in lawsuit settlements?

Accepted Answer

ICE has paid millions of dollars in lawsuit settlements and damages. Our database tracks these payments from public court records and government reports. Visit our Data Explorer for the latest figures.

Question 4

How can I find an immigration attorney?

Accepted Answer

ICE Audit provides a directory of immigration attorneys and legal aid organizations. Visit our Legal Network page to find resources near you, including pro bono services and know your rights information.

Question 5

Is ICE Audit free to use?

Accepted Answer

Yes, ICE Audit is completely free. We believe government transparency data should be accessible to everyone, including researchers, journalists, attorneys, and community members.